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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,452kg3,201lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
611L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,495L
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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
38.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,452 kg
3,201 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 2.6 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,452 kg
3,201 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 298 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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