Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Polo VI 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

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
381L
305L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,079L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

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 Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
26.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
381 L
13.5 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 491 km (305 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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