Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,477kg3,256lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 41 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 41 hp (31 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
786 km
488 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
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
GTD 2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
GTD 2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
GTI 2.0 TSI
GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI vs Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster