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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

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 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,369kg3,018lb
1,326kg2,923lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
46.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
46.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,326 kg
2,923 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 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
215 km/h
134 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 TDI8.0 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 1.0 L/100 km.

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 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
215 km/h
134 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 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 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
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.0 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
877 km
545 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 187 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 43 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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