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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

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

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,477 kg
    3,256 lb
  • 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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,578mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
124g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
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
35.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
219 km/h
136 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,584 kg
3,492 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
124 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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