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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.3 L/100 km
    784.0 mpg US
    941.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    13,333 km
    8,285 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,476mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
273L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions-
110g/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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
42.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 TSI
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,290 kg
2,844 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 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 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 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: 1.0 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 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: 4.4 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 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
13,333 km
8,285 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 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 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
13,333 km
8,285 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
110 g/km
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI
Consumption0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.53 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi0.84 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used45 L12 US gal10 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost78.75 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12,270 km (7,624 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 287 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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