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Vauxhall Grandland vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Grandland or VW Golf?

Vauxhall Grandland vs VW Golf: Key differences

Vauxhall Grandland

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grandland

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf is visibly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Grandland offers considerably more range – reaching up to 694 km, about 551 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

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 VW Golf offers marginally more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Vauxhall Grandland tops out at 202 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Grandland delivers moderately more torque with 509 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 89 Nm more.

Grandland

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is visibly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,675 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers visibly more boot space – 550 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,645 L, about 408 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries marginally more – 508 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf comes out modestly ahead 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.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
Vauxhall Grandland
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Grandland

The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Vauxhall Grandland
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 51,400 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,675 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,650 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,665 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,580 - 1,645 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
425 - 495 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 202 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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