Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTE 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
273L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
32.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 4.1 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8,889 km (5,523 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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