Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
245hp183kW
204hp152kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
374L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI has 41 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
-
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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