Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-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
  • 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 20242.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg 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
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
50L

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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 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 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
37.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 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 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 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 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 20242.0 TDI
1,369 kg
3,018 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 20242.0 TDI
223 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 20242.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 20242.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.0 s
223 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 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
223 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 20242.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
Range score
-
1,064 km
661 mi
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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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