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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 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 · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

BYD Seal 06 GT

57.54 kWh

272 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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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
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
131Nm/t88lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
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Length
4,289mm169in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,630mm64in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,058L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
BYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
272 hp
203 kW

BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 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

Although BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 57.54 kWh: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT57.54 kWh
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
Range score
704 km
438 mi
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Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 359 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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 7 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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