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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 · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 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
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
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
66.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
23.2s-17.3 s
Calculated
27.6s-12.8 s
Calculated
31.3s-9.1 s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg 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
14.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,567mm180in
4,567mm180in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
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
118g/km
118g/km
118g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
27.6 s
31.3 s
40.4 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
2.7 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
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

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 Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT150 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
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
118 g/km
118 g/km
118 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 150 hp
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT (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 22 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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