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VW Golf Variant vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

VW Golf Variant vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf Variant is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 277,153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

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 DBS Superleggera Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 566 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

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

Golf Variant

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers significantly more boot space – 611 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is far ahead overall 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
VW Golf Variant
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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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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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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VW Golf Variant
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
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Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
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