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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

465 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

403 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

366 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 465 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    465 hp
    347 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    306 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)465 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
Power
465hp347kW+155 hp
403hp301kW+93 hp
366hp273kW+56 hp
310hp231kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,518kg3,347lb
1,518kg3,347lb
1,518kg3,347lb
1,518kg3,347lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
+44 km/h
289 km/h
180 mph
+29 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
38.2s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-9.7 s
Calculated
42.1s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
44.5s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
9.5s-5.3 s
Calculated
11.1s-3.8 s
Calculated
12.3s-2.6 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
4,586mm181in
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
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) 465 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 403 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 366 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 465 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 403 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 366 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)465 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 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)465 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
11.1 s
12.3 s
14.9 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
186 km/h
116 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) 465 hp has 155 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 465 hp: 155 hp (116 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) 465 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 403 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 366 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)465 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)465 hp
465 hp
347 kW
3.7 s
304 km/h
189 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
403 hp
301 kW
4.1 s
289 km/h
180 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
366 hp
273 kW
4.3 s
279 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 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)465 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
Power
403 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,586 mm
180.6 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)465 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
Power
403 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 465 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)465 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)465 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)465 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)403 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)366 hpVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
Power
465 hp
347 kW
403 hp
301 kW
366 hp
273 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
289 km/h
180 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 mi
753 km
468 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
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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) 465 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 403 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 366 hpVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 465 hp

  • Has 62 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 41 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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