Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 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 · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,477kg3,256lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,519mm60in
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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
164 km/h
102 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI has 96 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 96 hp (72 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
786 km
488 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
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 96 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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