Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI

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

Skoda Fabia IV

130 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-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
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,207 kg
    2,661 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
177hp132kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,207kg2,661lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,137mm163in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,509mm59in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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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 TSISkoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI: 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI5,750-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
31.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
95 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
1,207 kg
2,661 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
228 km/h
142 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI: 1.1 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 1.4 L/100 km.

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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.4 s
228 km/h
142 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,137 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.4 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
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,207 kg
2,661 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,137 mm
162.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
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Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSISkoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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