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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,384kg3,051lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
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 Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,200 rpm5,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,384 kg
3,051 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,384 kg
3,051 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
667 km
414 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 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 Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Is 84 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 km (30 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

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