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Aston Martin DBX vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (168,900 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DBX or VW Golf Variant?

Aston Martin DBX vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Aston Martin DBX

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Golf Variant is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,010 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.9 L/100km.

Golf Variant

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

DBX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more boot space – 611 L compared to 491 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 163 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
323 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
491 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
710 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
VW
Is the Aston Martin DBX offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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