Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
381L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,642L
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 Variant 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
27.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 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 VIII Variant2.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 3.3 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Variant 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 422 km (262 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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