Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,337 kg
    2,948 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
230hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,337kg2,948lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,850kg4,079lb
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
76.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg 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
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
374L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 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
21.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 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
165 km/h
103 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: 35 hp (26 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,337 kg
2,948 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR) GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 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 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
230 hp
172 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
1,337 kg
2,948 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 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
704 km
438 mi
833 km
518 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 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 VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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