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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
704 km
438 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 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 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
704 km
438 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 124 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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