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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184hp137kW
215hp160kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,390kg5,269lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,321km821mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
70L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
139g/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 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
38.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 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
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 31 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
420 Nm
310 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 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,919 kg
4,231 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 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI7.9 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D58.0 s

Although Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.1 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 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 0.5 L/100 km.

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 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,321 km
821 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 TDI
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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 TDI
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 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 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
184 hp
137 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,321 km
821 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 TDIVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Is 499 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 279 km (173 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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