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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp

  • 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
  • Lightest
    1,477 kg
    3,256 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

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 TSI 204 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
27.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
320 Nm
236 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 TSI204 hp
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
1,635 kg
3,605 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 TSI204 hp
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
234 km/h
145 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 TSI204 hp6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp: 0.7 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 TSI204 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp: 0.7 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 TSI204 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TSI204 hp
786 km
488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 TSI204 hp
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 Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 TSI204 hp
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 Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 TSI204 hp
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 Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
714 km
444 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

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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