Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.3 L/100 km
    784.0 mpg US
    941.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    13,333 km
    8,285 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
273L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions-
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
43.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
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 20241.5 TSI
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,485 kg
3,274 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 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 1.8 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 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 4.2 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 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
13,333 km
8,285 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
216 km/h
134 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 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
9.0 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 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
9.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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
13,333 km
8,285 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.53 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi0.84 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used45 L12 US gal10 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost78.75 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12,222 km (7,595 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 332 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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