Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
381L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
28.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 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 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
786 km
488 mi
-
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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