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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
1,245kg2,745lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
3,872mm152in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
374L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
44L

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 Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 14 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 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
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
1,245 kg
2,745 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 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 TSI6.4 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.06.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 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/h6.4 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
-
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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 TSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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