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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 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)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,518mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
24.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 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)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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

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)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
781 km
485 mi
786 km
488 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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) GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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