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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

450 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

390 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

354 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    303 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
+43 km/h
288 km/h
179 mph
+28 km/h
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.1s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
45.5s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
9.8s-5.4 s
Calculated
11.3s-3.8 s
Calculated
12.5s-2.6 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,472mm58in
1,472mm58in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
126mm5in
126mm5in
126mm5in
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
55L
55L
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
11.3 s
12.5 s
15.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.9 s
12.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
3.8 s
303 km/h
188 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
288 km/h
179 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
4.4 s
279 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)450 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)390 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)354 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
288 km/h
179 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
764 km
475 mi
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
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 390 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 354 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 300 hp
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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

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