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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI Manual

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManualVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,514mm60in
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
124g/km
125g/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 GTD 2.0 TDI ManualVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI Manual: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManualVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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
30.7 s
31.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
229 km/h
142 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
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch7.9 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
1,064 km
661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
Power
184 hp
137 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
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI Manual 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManual
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIManualVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIDual-clutch
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
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI ManualVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI Dual-clutch
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI Manual

  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

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