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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    9.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    101 hp/t
    75 kW/t
    9.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCRMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
43.7s
Calculated
45.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
139Nm/t93lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
741km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
43L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 1805,500 rpm1,460-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCRMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.7 s
45.4 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180 and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
1,440 kg
3,175 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
216 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
215 km/h
134 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 20172.0 TDI SCR9.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 1809.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 0.2 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180: 1.3 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,111 km
690 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
741 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
216 km/h
134 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
215 km/h
134 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
9.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.2 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 20172.0 TDI SCR
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCRMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 180
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
9.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
741 km
461 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
132 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 180
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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