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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,351 km
    840 mi
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
150hp112kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
94.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
1,351km840mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
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-
99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
41.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 95 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: 2.6 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 2.6 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,351 km
840 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
794 km
493 mi
1,351 km
840 mi
CO2 score
-
99 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km6.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi10.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal555 L147 US gal122 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year971.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 558 km (347 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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