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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI 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

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Toyota Yaris (XP210) · Facelift 2024

GR 1.6 Turbo

280 hp1618 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
265hp198kW
280hp209kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,325kg2,921lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
3,995mm157in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
174L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW

Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
1,325 kg
2,921 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 2024GTI 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5.9 s
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 1.9 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
704 km
438 mi
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
556 km
345 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.2 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
265 hp
198 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
704 km
438 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
174 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 GTI 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 66 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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