Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
381L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
28.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
245 km/h
152 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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
1,136 km
706 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
7.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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