Volkswagen Golf VIII
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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI
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New comparisonVolkswagen Golf VIII
2.0 TDI (Stage 2)
Volkswagen Golf VIII
2.0 TDI (Stage 1)
Volkswagen Golf VIII
2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.7 s
- Fastest top speed259 km/h161 mph
- Most powerful233 hp173 kW
- Highest torque544 Nm401 lb-ft
- Lightest1,353 kg2,983 lb
- Best power-to-weight172 hp/t128 kW/t5.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption3.2 L/100 km73.5 mpg US88.3 mpg UK
- Largest trunk380 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score96/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp |
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| Power | 233hp173kW+83 hp | 203hp151kW+53 hp | 180hp134kW+30 hp | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 544Nm401lb-ft+204 Nm | 476Nm351lb-ft+136 Nm | 425Nm313lb-ft+85 Nm | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,353kg2,983lb | 1,353kg2,983lb | 1,353kg2,983lb | 1,353kg2,983lb |
| Gross weight | 1,930kg4,255lb | 1,930kg4,255lb | 1,930kg4,255lb | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Top speed | 259 km/h 161 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.8s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-13.6 s Calculated | 85.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-8.9 s Calculated | 89.0s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-5.4 s Calculated | 94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7s-2.1 s | 7.3s-1.5 s | 7.9s-1.0 s | 8.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.9s-18.7 s Calculated | 27.1s-14.5 s Calculated | 31.6s-10.0 s Calculated | 41.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4s-2.0 s Calculated | 6.9s-1.4 s Calculated | 7.5s-0.9 s Calculated | 8.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK | 3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK | 3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK | 3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK | 3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s-1.7 s Calculated | 15.2s-1.2 s Calculated | 15.7s-0.7 s Calculated | 16.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated | 133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton Calculated | 352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated | 314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton Calculated | 251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,287mm169in | 4,287mm169in | 4,287mm169in | 4,287mm169in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,619mm103in | 2,619mm103in | 2,619mm103in | 2,619mm103in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,549mm61in | 1,549mm61in | 1,549mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 380L | 380L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,237L | 1,237L | 1,237L | 1,237L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 3,500 rpm | 1,600-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 3,500 rpm | 1,600-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 3,500 rpm | 1,600-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 3,500 rpm | 1,600-3,000 rpm | 3,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp |
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0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.4 s | 6.9 s | 7.5 s | 8.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.7 s | 7.3 s | 7.9 s | 8.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 22.9 s | 27.1 s | 31.6 s | 41.6 s |
| Top speed | 259 km/h 161 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | 6.9 s | 7.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 10.0 s | 10.3 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.4 s | 12.8 s | 13.2 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 15.2 s | 15.7 s | 16.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph | 142 km/h 88 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 223 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 6.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 7.3 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 7.9 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 8.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 233 hp 173 kW | 6.7 s | 259 km/h 161 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 203 hp 151 kW | 7.3 s | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 180 hp 134 kW | 7.9 s | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.8 s | 223 km/h 139 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 VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp |
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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 | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp |
| 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp |
| 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp |
| 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp |
| 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp 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 |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 6.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 8.8 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 |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 233 hp 173 kW | 203 hp 151 kW | 180 hp 134 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 544 Nm 401 lb-ft | 476 Nm 351 lb-ft | 425 Nm 313 lb-ft | 340 Nm 251 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.7 s | 7.3 s | 7.9 s | 8.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 259 km/h 161 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb | 1,353 kg 2,983 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km 60.3 mpg US 72.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 111 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp |
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| Consumption | 3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK | 3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 6.83 LC100 km | 6.83 LC100 km | 6.83 LC100 km | 6.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 10.98 LC100 mi | 10.98 LC100 mi | 10.98 LC100 mi | 10.98 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 585 L155 US gal129 UK gal | 585 L155 US gal129 UK gal | 585 L155 US gal129 UK gal | 585 L155 US gal129 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,024 LC/year | 1,024 LC/year | 1,024 LC/year | 1,024 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 68 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp
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