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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

BYD Seal 06 GT

69.07 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Power
333hp248kW
326hp243kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
-
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
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.7s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
38.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
144Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,296mm169in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,630mm64in
Trunk volume
341L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,197L
1,058L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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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 2024R 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
38.4 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
326 hp
243 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI has 7 hp more than BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,473 kg
3,247 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2024R 2.0 TSI4.6 s
BYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh: 1.9 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 2024R 2.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT69.07 kWh
Power
333 hp
248 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
Range score
647 km
402 mi
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 407 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BYD Seal 06 GT 69.07 kWh

  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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