Performance

Performance
Power130 hp / Stage 2: 169 hp150 hp / Stage 2: 195 hp245 hp / Stage 2: 318 hp
Torque
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.0 s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-5.2 s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-11.3 s
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
FuelGasolineDiesel
TransmissionManualDual-clutch
EngineDNPA
Body typeHatchback
AspirationTurbocharged
Drive typeFWD
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Transverse
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,287mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
Height
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
318 hp
238 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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)5.4 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
279 km/h
173 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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2): Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm

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