Which is faster?

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 is faster — 4.1s quicker on average across 6 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 Golf GTI Mk7	Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Golf GTI Mk6
Model Years	2015-2021	2010-2014
horsepower	220	210
torque (N_M)	350	281
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,373	1,541
Power to Weight	0.16	0.14
Rank	#249	-
Tire	220 PILOT SPORT 3 225/40/18	220 P-ZERO NERO 225/40/18
engine Description	2.0L turbo I4 (EA888)	inline4 16V DOHC Turbo
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	FWD	FWD
wheelbase (MM)	3317	2578
width (MM)	1791	1779
length (MM)	4267	4213
height (MM)	1443	1469
0 - 60 MPH	6 SECs	7 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	249	238
price MSRP	$ 31,200	$ 48,490
Current Value	$ 19,000	$ 18,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+3.54s	+1.76s

Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 Golf GTI Mk7 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+12.45s	+3.44s	-0s
141–200	+10.69s	+3.41s	-0s
100–140	—	+3.41s	-0.84s
0–99	—	—	-3.85s

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	—	+4.85s	—
141–200	—	+4.85s	-7.48s
100–140	—	—	-7.48s
0–99	—	-5.18s	—

Track Name	Golf GTI Mk7 Golf GTI… ↑	Golf GTI Mk6 Golf GTI… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Dominion Raceway (CCW)	1:41.16	1:39	+2.16	Stock / Heavy	200 / 100	▶ VS ▶
Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course)	2:09.63	2:11.29	-1.66	Med / Heavy	100 / 100	▶ VS ▶
Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW)	2:05.637	2:08.41	-2.77	Light / Stock	200 / 220
Autódromo La Chutana (Full CCW)	1:09.7	1:16	-6.3	Med / Stock	180 / 220
Laguna Seca (Pre 2023)	1:45.3	1:46.46	-1.16	Med / Med	200 / 220

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