Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,950kg4,299lb
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
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,526mm60in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
275L
374L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,230L
Doors
5
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 (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
19.8 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
706 km
439 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
704 km
438 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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