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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 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 VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI Gasoline

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasolineVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track-
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
273L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,129L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI GasolineVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI HybridPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI Gasoline: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasolineVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
36.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
1,577 kg
3,477 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 TSIGasoline
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
220 km/h
137 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 TSIGasoline8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI Gasoline: 1.3 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 TSIGasoline
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI Gasoline: 4.7 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 TSIGasoline
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
13,333 km
8,285 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 TSIGasoline
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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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 TSIGasoline
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 VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid 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 TSIGasoline
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
7.2 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 VIII1.5 TSIGasoline
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIGasolineVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSIHybrid
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 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
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
13,333 km
8,285 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI GasolineVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km0.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi0.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal45 L12 US gal10 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year78.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI Gasoline

  • Is 312 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI Hybrid

  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12,333 km (7,664 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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