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Vauxhall Mokka vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Mokka or VW Golf Variant?

Vauxhall Mokka vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Vauxhall Mokka

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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Mokka

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Mokka is slightly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,090 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Mokka with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 VW Golf Variant offers slightly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Vauxhall Mokka takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf Variant is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Mokka tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers a bit more torque with 420 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Mokka

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, Vauxhall Mokka is barely lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly more boot space – 611 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 537 L more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries visibly more – 547 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is decisively 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 Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Vauxhall Mokka
VW Golf Variant

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Vauxhall Mokka

The Opel Mokka cuts a smart, modern silhouette that feels right at home in the city while still turning heads on the open road. It's a practical, easy-to-live-with crossover that blends comfy driving manners with enough flair and tech to keep daily commutes interesting — and it won’t make you regret trading up.

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VW Golf Variant

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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Vauxhall Mokka
VW Golf Variant

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,150 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,515 - 1,535 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,060 - 1,105 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
388 - 400 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 209 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 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, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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