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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen 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

1.5 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 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
1,265kg2,789lb
1,265kg2,789lb
1,265kg2,789lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
+35 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+22 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+14 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s-1.9 s
7.2s-1.3 s
7.7s-0.8 s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
22.3s-16.6 s
Calculated
26.6s-12.4 s
Calculated
30.2s-8.8 s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,284mm169in
4,284mm169in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,237L
1,237L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
115g/km
115g/km
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
26.6 s
30.2 s
38.9 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 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
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 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

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.6 s
259 km/h
161 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.2 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
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

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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (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
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 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 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI150 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
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
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
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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
115 g/km
115 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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