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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Mini Hatch (F65)

Cooper S 2.0

204 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,036mm159in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
-
Rear track
1,518mm60in
-
Trunk volume
381L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
925L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
44L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.05,000-6,500 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
26.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
1,355 kg
2,987 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0: 0.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
204 hp
152 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIMiniHatch (F65)Cooper S 2.0
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,036 mm
158.9 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F65) Cooper S 2.0

  • Is 62 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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