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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,291kg2,846lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
86.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
111g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
44.9 s
Top speed
224 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
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,291 kg
2,846 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 VIII1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
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 VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 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 VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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 VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 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 VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,291 kg
2,846 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
111 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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