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225 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
0-100 km/h 6.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Performance
| Power | 130 hp / Stage 3: 195 hp150 hp / Stage 3: 225 hp245 hp / Stage 3: 367 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,265kg2,789lb |
| Gross weight | 1,840kg4,057lb |
| Power-to-weight | 178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6s-1.9 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.3s-16.6 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3s-1.8 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s-1.6 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 77.6s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-11.6 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 50L |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 115g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
| Fuel | GasolineDiesel |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
| Engine | DPCA |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,284mm169in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,456mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636mm104in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,237L |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3) | 225 hp 168 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3) | 6.6 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3) | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3) | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI (Stage 3) | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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