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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

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

GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

248 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

221 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285hp213kW+101 hp
248hp185kW+64 hp
221hp165kW+37 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+228 Nm
532Nm392lb-ft+152 Nm
475Nm350lb-ft+95 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,417kg3,124lb
1,417kg3,124lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+33 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+12 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-14.1 s
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s-1.9 s
6.5s-1.3 s
7.0s-0.8 s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.1s-12.6 s
Calculated
21.3s-9.5 s
Calculated
24.4s-6.3 s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg 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
13.9s-1.8 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
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
131mm5in
131mm5in
131mm5in
131mm5in
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
130g/km
130g/km
130g/km
130g/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 (Stage 3) 285 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp3,500-4,000 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.3 s
24.4 s
30.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 101 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 101 hp (75 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 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
263 km/h
163 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
248 hp
185 kW
6.5 s
251 km/h
156 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.0 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 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 TDI (Stage 3)285 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)221 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI184 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
248 hp
185 kW
221 hp
165 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
532 Nm
392 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
130 g/km
130 g/km
130 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
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 248 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 221 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 184 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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