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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)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI (Stage 2)

169 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI (Stage 1)

153 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    195 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
Power
195hp145kW+65 hp
169hp126kW+39 hp
153hp114kW+23 hp
130hp97kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft+110 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft+70 Nm
244Nm180lb-ft+44 Nm
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
+32 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+20 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
+12 km/h
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-11.1 s
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s-2.1 s
7.8s-1.4 s
8.3s-0.9 s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s-23.9 s
Calculated
31.7s-18.3 s
Calculated
36.9s-13.2 s
Calculated
50.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s-1.9 s
Calculated
7.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
16.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
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
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
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
112g/km
112g/km
112g/km
112g/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) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 169 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 153 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 169 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 153 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
8.3 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
31.7 s
36.9 s
50.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.5 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
16.0 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hp has 65 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hp: 65 hp (48 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) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 169 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 153 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)195 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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)195 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
169 hp
126 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
153 hp
114 kW
8.3 s
226 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 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 2)169 hp
Power
169 hp
126 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)153 hp
Power
153 hp
114 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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 TSI130 hp
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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
Power
169 hp
126 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
Power
153 hp
114 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
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 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 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)195 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
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 VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 2)169 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 1)153 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI130 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
169 hp
126 kW
153 hp
114 kW
130 hp
97 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
244 Nm
180 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
8.3 s
9.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 g/km
112 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 2) 169 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 1) 153 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI 130 hp
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) 195 hp

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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