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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 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

GTE 1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,541 kg
    3,397 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,639mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
273L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,624L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
28.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,541 kg
3,397 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI7.1 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 4.4 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
6.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
Trunk score
273 L
9.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8,854 km (5,502 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 338 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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