Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsCupra Leon 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Cupra Leon

2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,354 kg
    2,985 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSICupraLeon2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSICupra Leon 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
CupraLeon2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSICupraLeon2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
1,490 kg
3,285 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
CupraLeon2.0 TSI6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSICupraLeon2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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
-
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 GTI 2.0 TSICupra Leon 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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