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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,718kg3,788lb
1,518kg3,347lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
857km533mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,866mm192in
4,586mm181in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,838mm112in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
565L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,632L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI5,350-6,500 rpm2,100-5,350 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
14.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,518 kg
3,347 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
270 km/h
168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.8 s

Although Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
857 km
533 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
270 km/h
168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 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
VolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,718 kg
3,788 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,866 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
857 km
533 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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