Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
130hp97kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
32.2s
Calculated
50.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.2 s
50.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,240 kg
2,734 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 1.7 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 s
214 km/h
133 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
130 hp
97 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
9.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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