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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 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

GTE 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-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 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
177hp132kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,207kg2,661lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,137mm163in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,509mm59in
Trunk volume
273L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
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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 GTE 1.5 TSISkoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
31.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
230 km/h
143 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI6.6 s
SkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI: 0.8 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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 Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI: 5.2 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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 GTE 1.5 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
6.6 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSISkodaFabia IV130 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,207 kg
2,661 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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
10,000 km
6,214 mi
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Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSISkoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Fabia IV 130 1.5 TSI

  • Is 388 kg lighter
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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