Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,362 kg
    3,003 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
170hp127kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,362kg3,003lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
611L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 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 TSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
37.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 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 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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 TSI
234 km/h
145 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 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 1.3 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

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 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TSI
714 km
444 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 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 TSI 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 TSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
714 km
444 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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