Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.5 L/100 km
    156.8 mpg US
    188.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    35 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    2,667 km
    1,657 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,524kg3,360lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
1.5L/100 km156.8mpg US188.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
2,667km1,657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,270mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track-
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
272L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
35g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
37.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 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 VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1,524 kg
3,360 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 VIII1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 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 VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 3.5 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 VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
2,667 km
1,657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
2,667 km
1,657 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
35 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK1.5 L/100 km156.8 mpg US188.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km2.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi4.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal225 L59 US gal49 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year393.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 259 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,667 km (1,036 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 80 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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