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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118)

CLA 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,489kg3,283lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,094kg4,616lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
843km524mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,612mm63in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
611L
495L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,360L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d3,400-4,400 rpm1,400-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
37.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
1,489 kg
3,283 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 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
221 km/h
137 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 TDI8.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d: 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
843 km
524 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
495 L
17.5 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.4 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 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)CLA 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,489 kg
3,283 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
843 km
524 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
495 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) CLA 200d
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 407 km (253 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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