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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,577 kg
    3,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    95 hp/t
    71 kW/t
    10.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.3 L/100 km
    784.0 mpg US
    941.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    13,333 km
    8,285 mi
  • Largest trunk
    273 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,399mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
273L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI5,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
39.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,598 kg
3,523 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 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.2 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
13,333 km
8,285 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI 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 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
13,333 km
8,285 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 1.5 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.53 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi0.84 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used45 L12 US gal10 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost78.75 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3,333 km (2,071 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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