Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIvsCupra Born · Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Cupra Born · Facelift 2026

VZ 84 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSICupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
320hp239kW
326hp243kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
545Nm402lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
2,004kg4,418lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
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Length
4,290mm169in
4,336mm171in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,766mm109in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume-
385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSICupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
326 hp
243 kW

Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
545 Nm
402 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
2,004 kg
4,418 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh5.6 s

Although Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
5.6 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSICupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
545 Nm
402 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
2,004 kg
4,418 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Trunk score
-
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 528 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 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

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