Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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.

New comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 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 VIII Variant2.0 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
8.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
40.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 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 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 VIII Variant2.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,375 kg
3,031 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 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.7 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 1.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
926 km
575 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 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 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 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 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 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 VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 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
8.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
123 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
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 324 km (201 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.5 TSI ACT
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1.5 TSI ACT
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI SCR
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1.5 TSI ACT
1.4 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI ACT
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1.5 TSI ACT
1.5 eTSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1.5 TSI ACT
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
1.5 eTSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1.5 TSI ACT
1.4 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI ACT
1.4 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACTvsVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI vs Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT - car comparison - FastVsFaster