Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F66) 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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mini Hatch (F66)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • 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 TSIMiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg 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
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
3,876mm153in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,744mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,499mm59in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
210L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
725L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
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 (F66) JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F66) JCW 2.0: 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
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
22.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
103 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 (F66)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F66) JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F66) 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 (F66)JCW 2.0
380 Nm
280 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
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
1,330 kg
2,932 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 (F66)JCW 2.0
250 km/h
155 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
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.06.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Mini Hatch (F66) JCW 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F66) 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
647 km
402 mi

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
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 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
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F66)JCW 2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
3,876 mm
152.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
647 km
402 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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 (F66) JCW 2.0
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 164 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F66) JCW 2.0

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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