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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
333hp248kW
325hp242kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,432kg3,157lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg 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
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume-
380L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
16.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,432 kg
3,157 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI4.6 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,432 kg
3,157 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
641 km
398 mi
Trunk score
-
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

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 R 20 Years 2.0 TSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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