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Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI

PetrolcompactGENERATION Mk7, 2014

220 hp, 6,5 s 0-100. Discover the Caralogy simulations for the Golf 7 GTI.

Power: 220 hp; 350 Nm
0 → 100 km/h: 6.5 s; VMax 246 km/h
Cons.: -; /100 km
Tank: -

Full specifications

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Architecture: Inline · 4 cyl. · Turbo
Displacement: 2 cm³
Power: 220 hp
Combined torque: 350 Nm
Gearbox: Double embrayage 6 rapports Automatique
Transmission: Traction

Performance

0 → 100 km/h: 6,5 s
VMax: 246 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length: 4,255 mm
Wheelbase: 2,637 mm
Width: 1,799 mm
Height: 1,452 mm
Kerb weight: 1,386 kg
Cd: 0.27

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

The Golf 7 GTI is a sports car. Explore its real-world performance via the Caralogy simulators: motorway, consumption, performance.

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Launch simulator

Long-distance trip

Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.

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Times & acceleration

0-100, 0-200, speed curve, segment position.

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Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

PetrolBMW 125i224 hp · 6.1 s PetrolMercedes A 250224 hp · 6.2 s PetrolDS 4 PureTech 225 EAT8228 hp · 7.7 s PetrolBMW 225i xDrive231 hp · 6.5 s

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

PetrolBMW 218i136 hp · 8.8 s PetrolBMW 220i Convertible184 hp · 7.7 s PetrolBMW 220i xDrive Gran Coupe178 hp · 7.1 s PetrolBMW 230i252 hp · 5.6 s PetrolBMW 230i Convertible252 hp · 5.9 s PetrolBMW M135i xDrive306 hp · 4.8 s

The full Volkswagen Golf Mk7 range

Generation Mk7 launched in 2013. Available versions sorted by energy.

Other versions of the Mk7

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Popular duels involving the Golf 7 GTI

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Consumption
Consumption and annual running cost of the Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI
Motorway
Simulated motorway trip of the Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI: stops and duration
Performance
Performance of the Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI: 0-100 and lap times
0-100 in 6.5 s · 220 hp

Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

How does Caralogy calculate its figures?

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation. Full methodology on the dedicated page.