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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRvsRenault Talisman Estate · Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

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

Renault Talisman Estate · Facelift 2020

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • 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 SCRRenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,497kg3,300lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,049kg4,517lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
59.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg 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
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,869mm74in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,809mm111in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
572L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
117g/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 SCRRenault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCRRenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
59.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 10 hp (7 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
1,497 kg
3,300 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
205 km/h
127 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe9.1 s

Although Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 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 VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe: 2.6 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
662 km
411 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
9.1 s
205 km/h
127 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
572 L
20.2 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
9.1 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
RenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCRRenaultTalisman EstateFacelift 20201.3 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
9.1 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,497 kg
3,300 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
572 L
20.2 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
572 L
20.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 SCRRenault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 449 km (279 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 33 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Renault Talisman Estate Facelift 2020 1.3 TCe

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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