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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    80 kW/t
    9.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,351 km
    840 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
41.6s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,351km840mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
99g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.6 s
40.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,395 kg
3,075 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 VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
218 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 VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.5 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 VIII2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,351 km
840 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII2.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,351 km
840 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
99 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 390 km (242 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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