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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

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

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,341 kg
    2,956 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,518mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/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 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
223 km/h
139 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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

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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 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 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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