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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.2 L/100 km
    73.5 mpg US
    88.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
41.6s
Calculated
42.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,619mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
-
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions-
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.6 s
42.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 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 VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 1.3 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 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
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
-
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
-
121 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
1,270 L
44.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 890 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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