Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIvsCupra Leon Sportstourer · 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 Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,452 kg
    3,201 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,452kg3,201lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
611L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDICupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
35.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,452 kg
3,201 lb
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.4 s
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 4.4 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 Variant 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,452 kg
3,201 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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.

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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDICupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 146 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8,958 km (5,566 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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