Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
200hp149kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,287mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,523mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
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 VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 45 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 45 hp (34 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
245 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 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 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 2.2 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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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
758 km
471 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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
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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 379 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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