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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,278 kg
    2,818 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,278kg2,818lb
1,278kg2,818lb
1,278kg2,818lb
1,278kg2,818lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
+27 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
+17 km/h
229 km/h
142 mph
+11 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-12.9 s
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s-1.9 s
7.3s-1.3 s
7.8s-0.8 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
22.5s-16.7 s
Calculated
26.8s-12.4 s
Calculated
30.3s-8.8 s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
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
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
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
605L
605L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,620L
1,620L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
123g/km
123g/km
123g/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 (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
26.8 s
30.3 s
39.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.8 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
1,278 kg
2,818 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
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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