Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • 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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,317kg2,903lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track-
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
36.6 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
7.1 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
16.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
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 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
1,317 kg
2,903 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 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 0.2 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 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
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 52 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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