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SsangYong Musso vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or VW Golf Variant?

SsangYong Musso vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • barely cheaper
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VW Golf Variant

  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Musso is barely cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 very slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers barely more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries clearly more – 1,010 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 463 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.

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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Musso?

The SsangYong Musso is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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