Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 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 · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,369 kg
    3,018 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,466kg3,232lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.9s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,679mm184in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.9 s
54.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,466 kg
3,232 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
207 km/h
129 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.9 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
1,064 km
661 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 97 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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