Car comparison

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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,354kg2,985lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
71.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,287mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,523mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
374L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,230L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
21.6 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,354 kg
2,985 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)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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

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)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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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