Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Superb III Combi · Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.2 s
- Fastest top speed234 km/h145 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lightest1,635 kg3,605 lb
- Best power-to-weight116 hp/t87 kW/t8.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score86/100
Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
- Best estimated range825 km513 mi
- Largest trunk660 L
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,635kg3,605lb | 1,696kg3,739lb |
| Gross weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 2,168kg4,780lb |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated | 80.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.7s Calculated | 31.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated | 189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 825km513mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,633mm182in | 4,862mm191in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,864mm73in |
| Height | 1,498mm59in | 1,477mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,669mm105in | 2,841mm112in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,584mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,572mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 138mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 611L | 660L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,642L | 1,950L |
| 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 VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 4,200-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.2 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 27.7 s | 31.6 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 1,635 kg 3,605 lb |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 1,696 kg 3,739 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 232 km/h 144 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 7.2 s |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 714 km 444 mi |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 825 km 513 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.2 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.8 s | 232 km/h 144 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI |
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| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI |
| 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | 7.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI | SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.2 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 234 km/h 145 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,635 kg 3,605 lb | 1,696 kg 3,739 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 8.0 L/100 km 29.4 mpg US 35.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 825 km 513 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 611 L 21.6 cu ft | 660 L 23.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI | Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 14.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 22.53 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,100 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
- Is 61 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TSI
- Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
- Has 49 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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