Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

BYD Seal 06 GT

57.54 kWh

272 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,354 kg
    2,985 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
131Nm/t88lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
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Length
4,287mm169in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,630mm64in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,058L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
41.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
272 hp
203 kW

BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
1,750 kg
3,858 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh6.9 s

Although BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
272 hp
203 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 396 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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