Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024
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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant
1.5 eTSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.4 s
- Fastest top speed224 km/h139 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Lightest1,301 kg2,868 lb
- Best power-to-weight115 hp/t86 kW/t8.7 kg/hp
- Best performance score45/100
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Largest trunk611 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,301kg2,868lb | 1,350kg2,976lb |
| Gross weight | 1,860kg4,101lb | 1,970kg4,343lb |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated | 80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 8.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 38.9s Calculated | 36.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0s Calculated | 8.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb Calculated | 111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton Calculated | 185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 1,042km647mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Length | 4,282mm169in | 4,633mm182in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,483mm58in | 1,498mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm103in | 2,669mm105in |
| Front track | 1,550mm61in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,518mm60in | 1,519mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 381L | 611L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,237L | 1,642L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 50L |
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: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | - | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.0 s | 8.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 38.9 s | 36.7 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 7.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.6 s | 10.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.6 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 16.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 1,301 kg 2,868 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 8.4 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 8.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.4 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.7 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
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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 | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 8.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI | VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 8.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 224 km/h 139 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,301 kg 2,868 lb | 1,350 kg 2,976 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 1,042 km 647 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 381 L 13.5 cu ft | 611 L 21.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 115 hp/t 86 kW/t 8.7 kg/hp | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI | Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.45 LC100 km | 8.40 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,418 LC/year | 1,260 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI
- Is 49 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 230 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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