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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
184hp137kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,679mm184in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
35.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 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 Variant2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 1.3 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 Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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
4,679 mm
184.2 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 Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Variant 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 212 km (132 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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