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Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 Alltrack

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
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 Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,146km712mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,639mm183in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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 Alltrack 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf 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
7.1 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
43.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,541 kg
3,397 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 1.9 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 Alltrack 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
9.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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
1,146 km
712 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
117 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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