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233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
0-100 km/h 6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Performance
| Power | 233hp173kW+83 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,353kg2,983lb |
| Gross weight | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Power-to-weight | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s-2.1 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.9s-18.7 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s-2.0 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s-1.7 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.8s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-13.6 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK |
Engine and drivetrain
| Fuel | GasolineDiesel |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
| Engine | EA288 evo / DTSA |
| 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 | 4,287mm169in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,491mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,619mm103in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,519mm60in |
| 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 VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3) | 233 hp 173 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 VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3) | 6.7 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 VIII2.0 TDI (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 VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3) | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 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 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 6.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 10.98 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 585 L155 US gal129 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,024 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3) | 3,500 rpm | 1,600-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
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