Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 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 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,980kg4,365lb
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
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,276mm168in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume-
343L
Max trunk volume-
1,233L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
16.1 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,420 kg
3,131 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 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 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 2.0 TSI4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 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 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
797 km
495 mi
Trunk score
-
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 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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