Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

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

GTE 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
177hp132kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg 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
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
245L
273L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,129L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
40L

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 GTE 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
29.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.7 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 IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 27 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 IV 2.8 VR6: 27 hp (20 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
230 km/h
143 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI6.6 s

Although Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 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 IV 2.8 VR6: 0.5 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
-
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
-
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 TSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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