Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
37.9s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.9 s
43.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.7 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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