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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,452kg3,201lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
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Trunk volume
605L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
36.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,452 kg
3,201 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.4 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,452 kg
3,201 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
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Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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