Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIvsCupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonCupra Leon Sportstourer · Facelift 2024
1.5 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.7 s
- Fastest top speed224 km/h139 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,042 km647 mi
- Best overall score58/100
- Best performance score44/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
- Lightest1,344 kg2,963 lb
- Best power-to-weight112 hp/t83 kW/t9.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk620 L
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,350kg2,976lb | 1,344kg2,963lb |
| Gross weight | 1,970kg4,343lb | 1,940kg4,277lb |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated | 78.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7s | 9.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.7s Calculated | 42.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3s Calculated | 8.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.3s Calculated | 16.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated | 186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,042km647mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,633mm182in | 4,657mm183in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,498mm59in | 1,438mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,669mm105in | 2,686mm106in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,535mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,519mm60in | 1,513mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 611L | 620L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,642L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 45L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
- Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.7 s | 9.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.7 s | 42.8 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.8 s | 11.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.8 s | 14.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.3 s | 16.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 146 km/h 91 mph | 143 km/h 89 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 250 Nm 184 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 216 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 8.7 s |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 9.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: 1.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 1,042 km 647 mi |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 714 km 444 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.7 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 9.2 s | 216 km/h 134 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
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| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI |
| 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.7 s |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | 9.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
| CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | CupraLeon SportstourerFacelift 20241.5 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.7 s | 9.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 216 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | 1,344 kg 2,963 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.3 L/100 km 37.3 mpg US 44.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 1,042 km 647 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 611 L 21.6 cu ft | 620 L 21.9 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI | Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 11.03 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 17.74 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 945 L250 US gal208 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,654 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 327 km (203 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Cupra Leon Sportstourer Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
- Is 6 kg lighter
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 9 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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