Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 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

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    97 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.3 L/100 km
    784.0 mpg US
    941.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    13,333 km
    8,285 mi
  • Largest trunk
    273 L
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.1L/100 km112mpg US134.5mpg UK
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,905km1,184mi
Calculated
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
272L
273L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,129L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

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 GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
36.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,577 kg
3,477 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI: 1.8 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,905 km
1,184 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
13,333 km
8,285 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,905 km
1,184 mi
13,333 km
8,285 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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.

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) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption2.1 L/100 km112 mpg US134.5 mpg UK0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.68 LC100 km0.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.91 LC100 mi0.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used315 L83 US gal69 UK gal45 L12 US gal10 UK gal
Annual fuel cost551.25 LC/year78.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11,429 km (7,101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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