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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    278 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
Power
310hp231kW+110 hp
270hp201kW+70 hp
240hp179kW+40 hp
200hp149kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
+33 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+22 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.7s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-17.3 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
16.6s-10.2 s
Calculated
19.2s-7.6 s
Calculated
21.8s-5.0 s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
13.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
460Nm/t308lb-ft/ton
Calculated
403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
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
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,626mm103in
2,626mm103in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,523mm60in
1,523mm60in
1,523mm60in
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
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 270 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 240 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 270 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 240 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
19.2 s
21.8 s
26.8 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.9 s
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp has 110 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp: 110 hp (82 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 GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 270 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 240 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.4 s
278 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
267 km/h
166 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
258 km/h
160 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 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 VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3)310 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2)270 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1)240 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI200 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
270 hp
201 kW
240 hp
179 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
1,136 km
706 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
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 270 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 240 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI 200 hp
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 310 hp

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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