Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIvsToyota Yaris (XP210) · Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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GR 1.6 Turbo
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful333 hp248 kW
- Highest torque420 Nm310 lb-ft
- Best estimated range647 km402 mi
- Largest trunk341 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
- Lightest1,280 kg2,822 lb
- Best power-to-weight238 hp/t177 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Best economy score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333hp248kW | 304hp227kW |
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,473kg3,247lb | 1,280kg2,822lb |
| Gross weight | 2,040kg4,497lb | 1,645kg3,627lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 53.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 5.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated | 19.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton Calculated | 313Nm/t209lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 647km402mi Calculated | 617km384mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,618cc99cu in |
| Length | 4,296mm169in | 3,995mm157in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,805mm71in |
| Height | 1,454mm57in | 1,455mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,629mm104in | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in | 1,535mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,518mm60in | 1,565mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 341L | 174L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,197L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 50L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 5,600-6,500 rpm | 2,100-5,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 6,500 rpm | 3,250-4,600 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 5.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.0 s | 19.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.6 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 304 hp 227 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI has 29 hp more than Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 29 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 1,473 kg 3,247 lb |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 4.6 s |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 5.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 226 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 647 km 402 mi |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 617 km 384 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW | 4.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 304 hp 227 kW | 5.1 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI |
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| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI |
| 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo |
| 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | 5.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | 226 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
| ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI | ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 333 hp 248 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 5.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,473 kg 3,247 lb | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 647 km 402 mi | 617 km 384 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 341 L 12.0 cu ft | 174 L 6.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 226 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI | Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo |
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| Consumption | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.88 LC100 km | 14.17 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,231 LC/year | 2,126 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
- Has 29 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
- Has 167 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
Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
- Is 193 kg lighter
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 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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