Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
235hp175kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,518mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
350L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,237L
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 VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
24.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 31 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
786 km
488 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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