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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
130hp97kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
48.4s
Calculated
50.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
142mm6in
-
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.4 s
50.1 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,240 kg
2,734 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI9.2 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,111 km
690 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 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
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

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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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

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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCRVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
130 hp
97 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
112 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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