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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

306 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

241 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp

Quickest 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Fastest top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Most powerful
306 hp
228 kW
Highest torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
Lightest
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Best power-to-weight
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Best estimated range
786 km
488 mi
Largest trunk
381 L
Best overall score
73/100
Best performance score
72/100
Best economy score
88/100
Best practicality score
74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Power	306hp228kW+102 hp	265hp198kW+61 hp	241hp180kW+37 hp	204hp152kW
Torque	496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm	432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm	390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm	320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight	1,417kg3,124lb	1,417kg3,124lb	1,417kg3,124lb	1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight	1,980kg4,365lb	1,980kg4,365lb	1,980kg4,365lb	1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed	273 km/h 170 mph +30 km/h	262 km/h 163 mph +19 km/h	255 km/h 158 mph +12 km/h	243 km/h 151 mph
To 99% top speed	59.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-13.9 s Calculated	64.1s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.9 s Calculated	67.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-5.5 s Calculated	73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	4.9s-1.4 s	5.4s-1.0 s	5.7s-0.6 s	6.3s
0-200 km/h	15.4s-8.7 s Calculated	17.9s-6.2 s Calculated	19.9s-4.2 s Calculated	24.1s Calculated
0-60 mph	4.7s-1.3 s Calculated	5.1s-0.9 s Calculated	5.4s-0.6 s Calculated	6.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption	7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK	7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK	7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK	7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile	12.9s-1.5 s Calculated	13.4s-1.0 s Calculated	13.8s-0.6 s Calculated	14.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated	187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated	170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated	144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton Calculated	305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton Calculated	276Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated	226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	786km488mi Calculated	786km488mi Calculated	786km488mi Calculated	786km488mi Calculated
Displacement	1,984cc121cu in	1,984cc121cu in	1,984cc121cu in	1,984cc121cu in
Length	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in	4,282mm169in
Width	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in	1,789mm70in
Height	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in	1,483mm58in
Wheelbase	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in	2,620mm103in
Front track	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in	1,550mm61in
Rear track	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in	1,518mm60in
Trunk volume	381L	381L	381L	381L
Max trunk volume	1,237L	1,237L	1,237L	1,237L
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seats	5	5	5	5
Fuel tank	55L	55L	55L	55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hpPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	-	1,500-4,400 rpm	4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	-	1,500-4,400 rpm	4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	-	1,500-4,400 rpm	4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	-	1,500-4,400 rpm	4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	4.7 s	5.1 s	5.4 s	6.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	4.9 s	5.4 s	5.7 s	6.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	15.4 s	17.9 s	19.9 s	24.1 s
Top speed	273 km/h 170 mph	262 km/h 163 mph	255 km/h 158 mph	243 km/h 151 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.2 s	2.3 s	2.3 s	2.4 s
330 ft 101 m	5.7 s	5.9 s	6.1 s	6.3 s
1/8 mile 201 m	8.5 s	8.8 s	9.1 s	9.4 s
1000 ft 305 m	10.9 s	11.3 s	11.6 s	12.1 s
1/4 mile 402 m	12.9 s	13.4 s	13.8 s	14.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	184 km/h 114 mph	176 km/h 109 mph	170 km/h 106 mph	162 km/h 101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	306 hp 228 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	265 hp 198 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	241 hp 180 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	204 hp 152 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	496 Nm 366 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	432 Nm 319 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	390 Nm 288 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	320 Nm 236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	1,417 kg 3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	1,417 kg 3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	1,417 kg 3,124 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	1,417 kg 3,124 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	273 km/h 170 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	262 km/h 163 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	255 km/h 158 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	243 km/h 151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	5.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	144 hp/t 107 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	786 km 488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	786 km 488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	786 km 488 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	786 km 488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	306 hp 228 kW	4.9 s	273 km/h 170 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	265 hp 198 kW	5.4 s	262 km/h 163 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	241 hp 180 kW	5.7 s	255 km/h 158 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	204 hp 152 kW	6.3 s	243 km/h 151 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp

Power	306 hp 228 kW
0-100 km/h	4.9 s
Top speed 273 km/h 170 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp

Power	265 hp 198 kW
0-100 km/h	5.4 s
Top speed 262 km/h 163 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp

Power	241 hp 180 kW
0-100 km/h	5.7 s
Top speed 255 km/h 158 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp

Power	204 hp 152 kW
0-100 km/h	6.3 s
Top speed 243 km/h 151 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp

Power	306 hp 228 kW
0-100 km/h	4.9 s
Top speed 273 km/h 170 mph

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp

Power	265 hp 198 kW
0-100 km/h	5.4 s
Top speed 262 km/h 163 mph

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp

Power	241 hp 180 kW
0-100 km/h	5.7 s
Top speed 255 km/h 158 mph

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp

Power	204 hp 152 kW
0-100 km/h	6.3 s
Top speed 243 km/h 151 mph

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK	4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK	5.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK	5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK	6.3 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp	216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp	187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp	170 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp	144 hp/t 107 kW/t 6.9 kg/hp	7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp

VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp

Power

306 hp

228 kW

265 hp

198 kW

241 hp

180 kW

204 hp

152 kW

Torque

496 Nm

366 lb-ft

432 Nm

319 lb-ft

390 Nm

288 lb-ft

320 Nm

236 lb-ft

Acceleration

4.9 s

5.4 s

5.7 s

6.3 s

Top speed

273 km/h

170 mph

262 km/h

163 mph

255 km/h

158 mph

243 km/h

151 mph

Lightness

1,417 kg

3,124 lb

1,417 kg

3,124 lb

1,417 kg

3,124 lb

1,417 kg

3,124 lb

Fuel consumption

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

7.0 L/100 km

33.6 mpg US

40.4 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	381 L 13.5 cu ft
Length	4,282 mm 168.6 in
Height	1,483 mm 58.4 in

Range score

786 km

488 mi

786 km

488 mi

786 km

488 mi

786 km

488 mi

Trunk score

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

381 L

13.5 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

216 hp/t

161 kW/t

4.6 kg/hp

187 hp/t

140 kW/t

5.3 kg/hp

170 hp/t

127 kW/t

5.9 kg/hp

144 hp/t

107 kW/t

6.9 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hp	Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp
Consumption	7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK	7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK	7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK	7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	12.25 LC100 km	12.25 LC100 km	12.25 LC100 km	12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	19.71 LC100 mi	19.71 LC100 mi	19.71 LC100 mi	19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal	1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal	1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal	1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,838 LC/year	1,838 LC/year	1,838 LC/year	1,838 LC/year