Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
320hp239kW
184hp137kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
131mm5in
Trunk volume
611L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 136 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,400 kg
3,086 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 3.0 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: 2.8 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
-
115 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 372 km (231 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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