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VW Golf vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Lynk & Co 01?

VW Golf vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Golf with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers considerably more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 68 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers visibly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 628 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers a bit more boot space – 466 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries slightly more – 508 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead 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 £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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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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Reviews VW Golf

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Lynk & Co 01

The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Lynk & Co
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

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

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