Car comparison

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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
220hp164kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,325kg2,921lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
24.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,325 kg
2,921 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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

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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 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

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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 355 km (221 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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