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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • 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
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
+28 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+18 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
+11 km/h
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-13.4 s
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-1.9 s
7.4s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.8 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
22.0s-14.7 s
Calculated
26.0s-10.8 s
Calculated
29.3s-7.4 s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.2s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
611L
611L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,642L
1,642L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
26.0 s
29.3 s
36.7 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.4 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
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
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
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI 150 hp
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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