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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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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Toyota Yaris (XP210) · Facelift 2024

GR 1.6 Turbo

304 hp1618 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
333hp248kW
304hp227kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,300kg2,866lb
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
54.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
538km334mi
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 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo6,500 rpm3,250-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (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
19.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
1,300 kg
2,866 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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.6 s
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo5.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 0.8 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
538 km
334 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
174 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.1 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 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
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
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
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
174 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
538 km
334 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
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 R 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,441 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
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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