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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

AMG CLA 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,546 kg
    3,408 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
333hp248kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,546kg3,408lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,195kg4,839lb
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
45.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
586km364mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,651mm183in
4,692mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,834mm72in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,608mm63in
Trunk volume
611L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 356,100 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
15.3 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,546 kg
3,408 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
1,630 kg
3,594 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 VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 354.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35: 0.1 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 VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
586 km
364 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.9 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 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 VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 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 VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023AMG CLA 35
Power
333 hp
248 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,546 kg
3,408 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
586 km
364 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 AMG CLA 35
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

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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