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

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 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
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg 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
12.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI has 110 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 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 2017R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 2.3 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 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
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

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 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
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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
764 km
475 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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