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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

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

Volkswagen Golf III

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1994-1997

Comparison overview

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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
  • 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 estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Largest trunk
    273 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,020mm158in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,432mm56in
Trunk volume
273L
230L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
587L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
65L

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 TSIVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
33.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 13 hp (10 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,410 kg
3,109 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro7.5 s

Although Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 0.9 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 10.1 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
619 km
385 mi

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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 TSIVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 10.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,381 km (5,829 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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