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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260)

30d V6

300 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,082 km
    672 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,849kg4,076lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
21.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
1,082km672mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,955mm195in
Width
1,799mm71in
-
Height
1,472mm58in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,960mm117in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,607mm63in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,700L
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 VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V64,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
21.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
1,849 kg
4,076 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V66.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6: 1.7 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6 and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
1,082 km
672 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
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
300 hp
224 kW
6.6 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
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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
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
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6 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
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 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
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
JaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIJaguarXF Sportbrake (X260)30d V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,849 kg
4,076 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,955 mm
195.1 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
1,082 km
672 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIJaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 324 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Jaguar XF Sportbrake (X260) 30d V6

  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 318 km (198 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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