Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,386 kg
    3,056 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
270hp201kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,466kg3,232lb
1,386kg3,056lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
275L
374L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,230L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,200 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
18.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,386 kg
3,056 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5.6 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
1,386 kg
3,056 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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