Volkswagen Golf VIII
R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017
R 2.0 TSI
300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Most powerful333 hp248 kW
- Highest torque420 Nm310 lb-ft
- Lightest1,480 kg3,263 lb
- Best power-to-weight225 hp/t168 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best economy score87/100
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Best practicality score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333hp248kW | 300hp224kW |
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,480kg3,263lb | 1,525kg3,362lb |
| Gross weight | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,120kg4,674lb |
| 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 | 48.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 764km475mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,290mm169in | 4,580mm180in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in | 1,472mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in | 2,627mm103in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,516mm60in | 1,520mm60in |
| Ground clearance | - | 126mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 605L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,620L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| 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 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | - | 2,100-5,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 5,300-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.0 s | 15.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 10.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 118 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 300 hp 224 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI has 33 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 33 hp (25 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 4.6 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 197 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI |
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI |
| 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 197 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 333 hp 248 kW | 300 hp 224 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 s | 4.9 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 | 1,525 kg 3,362 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km 32.7 mpg US 39.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 764 km 475 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 225 hp/t 168 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 197 hp/t 147 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 12.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 20.28 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,890 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
- Has 33 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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