Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,362kg3,003lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
611L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 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 Variant2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
37.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 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 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant2.0 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 Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 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 Variant2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 3.3 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 Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 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 Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 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 Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 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
8.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
1,250 km
777 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 497 km (309 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 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 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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