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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
611L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
29.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 361 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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