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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 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) · Facelift 2017

GTI TCR 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,386 kg
    3,056 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
290hp216kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,386kg3,056lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length-
4,295mm169in
Width-
1,789mm70in
Height-
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase-
2,628mm103in
Front track-
1,541mm61in
Rear track-
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume-
374L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

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 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5,400-6,400 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,200 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,386 kg
3,056 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 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)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,386 kg
3,056 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
-
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 24 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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