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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
24.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 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
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 2.6 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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

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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
786 km
488 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 351 km (218 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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