Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 Variant

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,317 kg
    2,903 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.2 L/100 km
    73.5 mpg US
    88.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,317kg2,903lb
1,353kg2,983lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,287mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,619mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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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 Variant 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
41.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: 1.3 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 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 VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
-
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 Variant 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 231 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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