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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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.2 L/100 km
    73.5 mpg US
    88.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp
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
+36 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+24 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+14 km/h
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 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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 VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI150 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 LC/year1,024 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

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