Volkswagen Golf VII or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2012–2019 vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Golf VII 4,562 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Golf VII 605 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf VII 1.8 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: Golf VII 77–162 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf VII 29 items (Trendline), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
On Autodrom: Golf VII from €11,200 (1 listing); no Golf VIII is listed right now.

Volkswagen Golf VII2012–2019 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →1 listing from €11,200 →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf VII2012–20191 listing · from €11,200	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,255 mm–4,562 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,799 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,442 mm–1,492 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,637 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume272 l–605 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,524 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–50 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2019	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power77–162 kW (105–220 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.8 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI GTE	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 TSI GTI	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed246 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Highline	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€11,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm, Volkswagen Golf VII 4,562 mm (a 71 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,637 mm. Boot: 611 vs 605 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf VII uses 1.8 l/100 km (1.4 TSI GTE); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf VII or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf VII makes 162 kW (220 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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