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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 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
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,518kg3,347lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,586mm181in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,516mm60in
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 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 10 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 Variant R 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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 VariantR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 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 VariantR 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 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 Variant R 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 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 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 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 VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 112 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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