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Mercedes AMG GT vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or VW Golf Variant?

Mercedes AMG GT vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

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

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Golf Variant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 612 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 1,060 Nm more.

AMG GT

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is markedly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers significantly more boot space – 611 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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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
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes AMG GT?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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