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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,301 kg
    2,868 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,301kg2,868lb
1,372kg3,025lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
62.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
381L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
55L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
62.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,372 kg
3,025 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
-
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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