Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 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

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
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

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
245hp183kW
200hp149kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,639mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,624L
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 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 45 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.7 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 GTI 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 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
769 km
478 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 377 km (234 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 237 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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