Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
220hp164kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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
Range score
769 km
478 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 93 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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