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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
204hp152kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg 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
14.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
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
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
36.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 54 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,350 kg
2,976 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
224 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 2.2 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 2.2 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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 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
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

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 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
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
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 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
786 km
488 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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