Volkswagen Golf VIII
R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsBYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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BYD Seal 06 GT
72.96 kWh
422 hpElectricAWDAutomaticHatchback2024-2026
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,480 kg3,263 lb
- Best power-to-weight225 hp/t168 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best economy score87/100
BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh
- Most powerful422 hp315 kW
- Highest torque510 Nm376 lb-ft
- Best practicality score83/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333hp248kW | 422hp315kW |
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft | 510Nm376lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,480kg3,263lb | 2,060kg4,542lb |
| Gross weight | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,435kg5,368lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated | 45.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s Calculated | 28.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | - |
| Length | 4,290mm169in | 4,630mm182in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,880mm74in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in | 1,490mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in | 2,820mm111in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in | 1,625mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,516mm60in | 1,630mm64in |
| Trunk volume | - | 595L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,103L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.0 s | 28.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Limited | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 118 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 422 hp 315 kW |
BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh has 89 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh: 89 hp (66 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 4.6 s |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 4.9 s |
Although BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh: 0.3 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW | 4.6 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | 422 hp 315 kW | 4.9 s | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | BYDSeal 06 GT72.96 kWh | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 333 hp 248 kW | 422 hp 315 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 210 km/h130 mph Restricted 200 km/h124 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | 2,060 kg 4,542 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | - | 595 L 21.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
- Is 580 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 70 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
- Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
BYD Seal 06 GT 72.96 kWh
- Has 89 hp more
- Has 90 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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