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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
180hp134kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
175mm7in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
36.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 1.3 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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