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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,525 kg
3,362 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI5.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
633 km
393 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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