Car comparison

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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,354 kg
    2,985 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
235hp175kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
374L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,305L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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

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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 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

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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 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
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
-
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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