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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 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) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,030kg4,475lb
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
53.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
-
Max trunk volume
1,233L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-

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 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
15.5 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 R 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
-
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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