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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) · Facelift 2020 2.0d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) · Facelift 2020

2.0d

204 hp1997 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    716 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,856kg4,092lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
-
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,789mm70in
-
Height
1,498mm59in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,604mm63in
Trunk volume
611L
716L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,695L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
32.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
204 hp
152 kW

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
1,856 kg
4,092 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d8.0 s

Although Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d: 0.8 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
1,065 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
716 L
25.3 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)Facelift 20202.0d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,856 kg
4,092 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
716 L
25.3 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
716 L
25.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Is 221 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) Facelift 2020 2.0d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 350 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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