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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,316 kg
    2,901 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,317kg2,903lb
1,316kg2,901lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
46.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
46.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 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 VIII Variant1.5 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,316 kg
2,901 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 0.6 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
214 km/h
133 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 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
8.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
1,316 kg
2,901 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
962 km
597 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 Variant 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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