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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsCupra 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

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Cupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
177hp132kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,681kg3,706lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
0.5L/100 km470.4mpg US565.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
8,000km4,971mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
611L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSICupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 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 Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 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 Variant2.0 TSICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
28.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI has 13 hp more than Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,681 kg
3,706 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 Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI has more power, Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.5 L/100 km
470.4 mpg US
565.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 7.2 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 Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
8,000 km
4,971 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
0.5 L/100 km
470.4 mpg US
565.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.5 L/100 km
470.4 mpg US
565.0 mpg UK
7.1 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 Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
0.5 L/100 km
470.4 mpg US
565.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSICupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,681 kg
3,706 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
0.5 L/100 km
470.4 mpg US
565.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
714 km
444 mi
8,000 km
4,971 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 2.0 TSICupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK0.5 L/100 km470.4 mpg US565 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km0.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi1.41 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal75 L20 US gal16 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year131.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 46 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7,286 km (4,527 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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