Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
1.4 TSI
150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017
1.4 TSI
150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.6 s
- Fastest top speed218 km/h135 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions123 g/km
- Best estimated range926 km575 mi
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score44/100
- Best economy score92/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 2017-2018
- Lightest1,257 kg2,771 lb
- Best power-to-weight119 hp/t89 kW/t8.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,278kg2,818lb | 1,257kg2,771lb |
| Gross weight | 1,890kg4,167lb | 1,870kg4,123lb |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated | 75.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6s | 8.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 39.2s Calculated | 39.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2s Calculated | 8.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.3s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 117hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated | 199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 926km575mi Calculated | 926km575mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,395cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,562mm180in | 4,567mm180in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,481mm58in | 1,515mm60in |
| Wheelbase | 2,635mm104in | 2,620mm103in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,520mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 140mm6in | 140mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 605L | 605L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,620L | 1,620L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 123g/km | 124g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 2017-2018PowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 2017-2018: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 39.2 s | 39.1 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 10.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.8 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.3 s | 16.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 91 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 150 hp 112 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 1,278 kg 2,818 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 1,257 kg 2,771 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 218 km/h 135 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 8.6 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 8.6 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 117 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 926 km 575 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 926 km 575 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.6 s | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.6 s | 218 km/h 135 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 8.6 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 8.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | 117 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI2014-2017 | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI2017-2018 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.6 s | 8.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 218 km/h 135 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,278 kg 2,818 lb | 1,257 kg 2,771 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 926 km 575 mi | 926 km 575 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 123 g/km | 124 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 117 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | 119 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017 | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,418 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 2014-2017
- Emits 1 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI 2017-2018
- Is 21 kg lighter
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
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