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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 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

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
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-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
30.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 3.0 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 Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 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 Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
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

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 Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
714 km
444 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 244 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 350 km (217 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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