Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIvsCupra Leon 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Cupra Leon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,257kg2,771lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
48.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,619mm103in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDICupra Leon 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
CupraLeon1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
48.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
1,257 kg
2,771 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 VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
CupraLeon1.5 TSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: 0.1 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: 2.3 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.9 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
726 km
451 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDICupra Leon 1.5 TSI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Has 8 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

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