Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,377 kg
    3,036 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,377kg3,036lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 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)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 3.5 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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)GTD 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
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

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)GTD 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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 258 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 476 km (296 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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