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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-present

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.0 s
Fastest top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Most powerful
150 hp
112 kW
Highest torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Lightest
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Best power-to-weight
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Largest trunk
381 L
Best overall score
56/100
Best performance score
48/100
Best practicality score
74/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 2020-2024

Lowest combined fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
Best estimated range
1,351 km
840 mi
Best economy score
97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024
Power	150hp112kW	150hp112kW
Torque	360Nm266lb-ft	360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight	1,369kg3,018lb	1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight	1,940kg4,277lb	1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed	223 km/h 139 mph	223 km/h 139 mph
To 99% top speed	85.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated	94.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.0s	8.8s
0-200 km/h	37.9s Calculated	41.6s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.6s Calculated	8.3s Calculated
Fuel consumption	4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK	3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	-	4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	-	3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	15.8s Calculated	16.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated	108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated	259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	1,064km661mi Calculated	1,351km840mi Calculated
Displacement	1,968cc120cu in	1,968cc120cu in
Length	4,282mm169in	4,284mm169in
Width	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in
Height	1,483mm58in	1,456mm57in
Wheelbase	2,620mm103in	2,636mm104in
Front track	1,550mm61in	1,549mm61in
Rear track	1,518mm60in	1,519mm60in
Trunk volume	381L	380L
Max trunk volume	1,237L	1,237L
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	50L	50L
CO2 emissions	-	99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-presentVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 2020-2024PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	-	1,600-2,750 rpm	3,000 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	3,500-4,000 rpm	1,600-2,750 rpm	4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.6 s	8.3 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.0 s	8.8 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	37.9 s	41.6 s
Top speed	223 km/h 139 mph	223 km/h 139 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.6 s	2.7 s
330 ft 101 m	6.9 s	7.2 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.3 s	10.7 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.3 s	13.8 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.8 s	16.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	146 km/h 91 mph	142 km/h 88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	150 hp 112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	150 hp 112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	360 Nm 266 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	360 Nm 266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	1,369 kg 3,018 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	1,390 kg 3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	223 km/h 139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	223 km/h 139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-present and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 2020-2024: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	3.7 L/100 km 63.6 mpg US 76.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 2020-2024 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-present: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	1,064 km 661 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	1,351 km 840 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	150 hp 112 kW	8.0 s	223 km/h 139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	150 hp 112 kW	8.8 s	223 km/h 139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.0 s
Top speed 223 km/h 139 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.8 s
Top speed 223 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.0 s
Top speed 223 km/h 139 mph

4.7 L/100 km

50.0 mpg US

60.1 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.8 s
Top speed 223 km/h 139 mph

3.7 L/100 km

63.6 mpg US

76.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-present 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK	8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	3.7 L/100 km 63.6 mpg US 76.3 mpg UK	8.8 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present	110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024	108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp	3.7 L/100 km 63.6 mpg US 76.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TDI2024-present

VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI2020-2024

Power

150 hp

112 kW

150 hp

112 kW

Torque

360 Nm

266 lb-ft

360 Nm

266 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.0 s

8.8 s

Top speed

223 km/h

139 mph

223 km/h

139 mph

Lightness

1,369 kg

3,018 lb

1,390 kg

3,064 lb

Fuel consumption

4.7 L/100 km

50.0 mpg US

60.1 mpg UK

3.7 L/100 km

63.6 mpg US

76.3 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 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

1,064 km

661 mi

1,351 km

840 mi

CO2 score

99 g/km

Trunk score

381 L

13.5 cu ft

380 L

13.4 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

110 hp/t

82 kW/t

9.1 kg/hp

108 hp/t

80 kW/t

9.3 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI 2024-present	Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 2020-2024
Consumption	4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK	3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	8.23 LC100 km	6.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	13.24 LC100 mi	10.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	705 L186 US gal155 UK gal	555 L147 US gal122 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,234 LC/year	971.25 LC/year