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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,317kg2,903lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,519mm60in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/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 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 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 Variant1.5 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
36.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 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 Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI 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 Variant1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
1,317 kg
2,903 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
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
224 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 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI8.7 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 1.5 TSI: 0.8 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
1,064 km
661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
962 km
597 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
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 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

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/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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