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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    1,632 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,651kg3,640lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,294km804mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,866mm192in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,835mm112in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Rear track
1,520mm60in
-
Trunk volume
611L
-
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,632L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
29.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
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 Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,651 kg
3,640 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 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.4 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.4 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 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TSIVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,294 km
804 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
1,632 L
57.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 580 km (360 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1,021 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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