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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,341kg2,956lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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 VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
29.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,341 kg
2,956 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 1.2 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
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

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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
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

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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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

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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
786 km
488 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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