Volkswagen Golf VIII
GTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BYD Seal 06 GT
59.52 kWh
218 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2024-2026
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.1 s
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,390 kg3,064 lb
- Best power-to-weight144 hp/t107 kW/t7.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score56/100
- Best economy score95/100
BYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh
- Most powerful218 hp163 kW
- Largest trunk595 L
- Best practicality score83/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200hp149kW | 218hp163kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 310Nm229lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,390kg3,064lb | 1,850kg4,079lb |
| Gross weight | 1,950kg4,299lb | - |
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 78.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 26.8s Calculated | 47.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.0s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated | 118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated | 168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,136km706mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | - |
| Length | 4,287mm169in | 4,630mm182in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,478mm58in | 1,490mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,626mm103in | 2,820mm111in |
| Front track | 1,545mm61in | 1,625mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,523mm60in | 1,630mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 381L | 595L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,237L | 1,103L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | - |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.7 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 26.8 s | 47.8 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.0 s | 15.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 200 hp 149 kW |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 218 hp 163 kW |
BYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh has 18 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and BYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh: 18 hp (13 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 7.1 s |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 7.5 s |
Although BYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and BYD Seal 06 GT 59.52 kWh: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 144 hp/t 107 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | 200 hp 149 kW | 7.1 s | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | 218 hp 163 kW | 7.5 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI | BYDSeal 06 GT59.52 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 200 hp 149 kW | 218 hp 163 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,136 km 706 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 381 L 13.5 cu ft | 595 L 21.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 144 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,155 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI
- Has 90 Nm more
- Is 460 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 35 km/h (22 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 59.52 kWh
- Has 18 hp more
- Has 214 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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