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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
325hp242kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,432kg3,157lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
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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 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,432 kg
3,157 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 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI5.3 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
633 km
393 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,432 kg
3,157 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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
633 km
393 mi
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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