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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,438kg3,170lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
1,960kg4,321lb
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
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
611L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,233L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,438 kg
3,170 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 268 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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