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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

BYD Seal 06 GT

69.07 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Power
325hp242kW
326hp243kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
38.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
144Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,292mm169in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
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 Edition 50 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
38.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely 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
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
326 hp
243 kW

BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
1,880 kg
4,145 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI5.3 s
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh6.5 s

Although BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh: 1.2 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
6.5 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
633 km
393 mi
-
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 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 69.07 kWh

  • Has 1 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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