Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

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 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI · Facelift 2021

GTI 2.0 TSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
207hp154kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,286kg2,835lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,074mm160in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,496mm59in
Trunk volume
381L
351L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,125L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

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 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI-1,500-4,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
25.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s

Although Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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 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
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 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
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 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
VolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIFacelift 2021GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,074 mm
160.4 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
351 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo VI Facelift 2021 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 131 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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