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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

Quickest 0-100 km/h
6.5 s
Fastest top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Most powerful
225 hp
168 kW
Highest torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
Lightest
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
Best power-to-weight
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Largest trunk
381 L
Best overall score
64/100
Best performance score
60/100
Best economy score
92/100
Best practicality score
74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp
Power	225hp168kW+75 hp	195hp145kW+45 hp	177hp132kW+27 hp	150hp112kW
Torque	388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm	338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm	305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm	250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight	1,301kg2,868lb	1,301kg2,868lb	1,301kg2,868lb	1,301kg2,868lb
Gross weight	1,860kg4,101lb	1,860kg4,101lb	1,860kg4,101lb	1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed	252 km/h 157 mph +28 km/h	242 km/h 150 mph +18 km/h	235 km/h 146 mph +11 km/h	224 km/h 139 mph
To 99% top speed	75.0s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-14.4 s Calculated	80.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-9.0 s Calculated	83.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-5.6 s Calculated	89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	6.5s-1.9 s	7.1s-1.3 s	7.6s-0.8 s	8.4s
0-200 km/h	23.0s-15.9 s Calculated	27.2s-11.7 s Calculated	30.8s-8.1 s Calculated	38.9s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.2s-1.8 s Calculated	6.8s-1.2 s Calculated	7.2s-0.8 s Calculated	8.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.5s-1.6 s Calculated	15.1s-1.0 s Calculated	15.4s-0.6 s Calculated	16.1s Calculated
Power-to-weight	173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated	150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated	136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated	115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton Calculated	259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton Calculated	234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated	192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	1,498cc91cu in	1,498cc91cu in	1,498cc91cu in	1,498cc91cu in
Length	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in
Width	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in
Height	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in
Wheelbase	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in
Front track	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in
Rear track	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in
Trunk volume	381L	381L	381L	381L
Max trunk volume	1,237L	1,237L	1,237L	1,237L
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seats	5	5	5	5

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 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 150 hpPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	-	1,500-3,500 rpm	3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.2 s	6.8 s	7.2 s	8.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	6.5 s	7.1 s	7.6 s	8.4 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	23.0 s	27.2 s	30.8 s	38.9 s
Top speed	252 km/h 157 mph	242 km/h 150 mph	235 km/h 146 mph	224 km/h 139 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.5 s	2.6 s	2.6 s	2.7 s
330 ft 101 m	6.4 s	6.7 s	6.8 s	7.0 s
1/8 mile 201 m	9.6 s	9.9 s	10.2 s	10.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.3 s	12.7 s	13.0 s	13.6 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.5 s	15.1 s	15.4 s	16.1 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	163 km/h 101 mph	156 km/h 97 mph	152 km/h 94 mph	145 km/h 90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	225 hp 168 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	195 hp 145 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	177 hp 132 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	150 hp 112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	388 Nm 286 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	338 Nm 249 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	305 Nm 225 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	250 Nm 184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	1,301 kg 2,868 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	1,301 kg 2,868 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	1,301 kg 2,868 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	1,301 kg 2,868 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	252 km/h 157 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	242 km/h 150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	235 km/h 146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	224 km/h 139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 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
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	136 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	225 hp 168 kW	6.5 s	252 km/h 157 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	195 hp 145 kW	7.1 s	242 km/h 150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	177 hp 132 kW	7.6 s	235 km/h 146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	150 hp 112 kW	8.4 s	224 km/h 139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp

Power	225 hp 168 kW
0-100 km/h	6.5 s
Top speed 252 km/h 157 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp

Power	195 hp 145 kW
0-100 km/h	7.1 s
Top speed 242 km/h 150 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp

Power	177 hp 132 kW
0-100 km/h	7.6 s
Top speed 235 km/h 146 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed 224 km/h 139 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp

Power	225 hp 168 kW
0-100 km/h	6.5 s
Top speed 252 km/h 157 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp

Power	195 hp 145 kW
0-100 km/h	7.1 s
Top speed 242 km/h 150 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp

Power	177 hp 132 kW
0-100 km/h	7.6 s
Top speed 235 km/h 146 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.4 s
Top speed 224 km/h 139 mph

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK	8.4 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp	173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp	150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp	136 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp	115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp	5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI150 hp

Power

225 hp

168 kW

195 hp

145 kW

177 hp

132 kW

150 hp

112 kW

Torque

388 Nm

286 lb-ft

338 Nm

249 lb-ft

305 Nm

225 lb-ft

250 Nm

184 lb-ft

Acceleration

6.5 s

7.1 s

7.6 s

8.4 s

Top speed

252 km/h

157 mph

242 km/h

150 mph

235 km/h

146 mph

224 km/h

139 mph

Lightness

1,301 kg

2,868 lb

1,301 kg

2,868 lb

1,301 kg

2,868 lb

1,301 kg

2,868 lb

Fuel consumption

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

5.4 L/100 km

43.6 mpg US

52.3 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Trunk score

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

173 hp/t

129 kW/t

5.8 kg/hp

150 hp/t

112 kW/t

6.7 kg/hp

136 hp/t

101 kW/t

7.4 kg/hp

115 hp/t

86 kW/t

8.7 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 150 hp
Consumption	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK	5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	9.45 LC100 km	9.45 LC100 km	9.45 LC100 km	9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi	15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal	810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,418 LC/year	1,418 LC/year	1,418 LC/year	1,418 LC/year