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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
130hp97kW
150hp112kW
Torque
200Nm148lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
50.1s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
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
1,519mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
134g/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 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 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 SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.1 s
52.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
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
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,535 kg
3,384 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
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
211 km/h
131 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 TSI9.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 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
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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 SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 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
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
130 hp
97 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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 SCR
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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