Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mini Electric (J01)

JCW 54.2 kWh

258 hpElectricFWDAutomaticHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
34.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
-
Length
4,287mm169in
3,858mm152in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,756mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,526mm99in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
800L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
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 TSIMini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWhPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh5,000 rpm50-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
34.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 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
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW

Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh: 13 hp (10 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
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
350 Nm
258 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
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 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
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 TSI6.2 s
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

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
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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/h6.2 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
MiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniElectric (J01)JCW 54.2 kWh
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,858 mm
151.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
-
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 267 kg lighter
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 164 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mini Electric (J01) JCW 54.2 kWh

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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