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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

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm
425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
+29 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
+20 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
+12 km/h
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
65.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-14.1 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph-9.1 s
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.1 s
7.4s-1.5 s
7.9s-1.0 s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
23.1s-19.6 s
Calculated
27.2s-15.5 s
Calculated
31.8s-10.9 s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-2.0 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
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 highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
393Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
120g/km
120g/km
120g/km
120g/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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
27.2 s
31.8 s
42.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 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
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
15.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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 Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.4 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
216 km/h
134 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 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 20172.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.9 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 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
425 Nm
313 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 g/km
120 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
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 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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