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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen 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 Variant

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
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 Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,452kg3,201lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
36.7s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
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 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.7 s
36.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,350 kg
2,976 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI8.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,042 km
647 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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
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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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
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 Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VIII Variant1.5 eTSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,452 kg
3,201 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
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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.8 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 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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