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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 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 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
130hp97kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,301kg2,868lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
50.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions-
112g/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 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
50.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,240 kg
2,734 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 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 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 eTSI8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 0.8 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 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 0.5 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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 s
214 km/h
133 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 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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

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 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI 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 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 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 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
130 hp
97 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
-
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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