Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,301kg2,868lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
245L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
38.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,301 kg
2,868 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 IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
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 IV2.8 VR67.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 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 IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 1.5 eTSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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