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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
605L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
115g/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 GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 2017-2019PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 2017-2019: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-20173,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-20193,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
30.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
1,391 kg
3,067 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-20177.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-20197.9 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI2013-2017VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI2017-2019
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
1,136 km
706 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 2017-2019
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 2013-2017

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 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

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