Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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 V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

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
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,364kg3,007lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,860kg4,101lb
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
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,305L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

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 V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
28.9 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
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,364 kg
3,007 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 3.7 L/100 km.

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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi

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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
679 km
422 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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