Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
333hp248kW
245hp183kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,312kg2,892lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume-
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
5
3
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
168 km/h
104 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI has 88 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 88 hp (66 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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 VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
-
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
-
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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