Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf III Variant

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
613km381mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,478mm58in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
611L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,425L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
34.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,380 kg
3,042 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 0.9 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 2.9 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
613 km
381 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
222 km/h
138 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
613 km
381 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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