Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

BYD Seal 06 GT

72.96 kWh

224 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2024-2026

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh

  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    595 L
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
Power
204hp152kW
224hp167kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
-
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
48.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,282mm169in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,490mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,630mm64in
Trunk volume
381L
595L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,103L
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 20242.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
48.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
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
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
224 hp
167 kW

BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
1,940 kg
4,277 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 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 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 20242.0 TSI6.3 s
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh7.5 s

Although BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 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 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
224 hp
167 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
595 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIBYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh
Power
204 hp
152 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
595 L
21.0 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,490 mm
58.7 in
Range score
786 km
488 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
6.9 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 523 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 214 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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