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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,452kg3,201lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
273L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,129L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI-1,600-2,750 rpm3,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTE 1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
36.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
92 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI: 27 hp (20 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,452 kg
3,201 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI: 1.8 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 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 Variant Facelift 2024 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
223 km/h
139 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTE 1.5 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 2024GTE 1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.4 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,452 kg
3,201 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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
10,000 km
6,214 mi
1,042 km
647 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
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 Variant Facelift 2024 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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 8,958 km (5,566 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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