Volkswagen Golf VIII
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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI
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GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)
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GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
Volkswagen Golf VIII
GTI 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed293 km/h182 mph
- Most powerful367 hp274 kW
- Highest torque574 Nm423 lb-ft
- Lightest1,354 kg2,985 lb
- Best power-to-weight271 hp/t202 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Largest trunk374 L
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp |
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| Power | 367hp274kW+122 hp | 289hp216kW+44 hp | 318hp238kW+73 hp | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm | 451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm | 500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,354kg2,985lb | 1,354kg2,985lb | 1,354kg2,985lb | 1,354kg2,985lb |
| Gross weight | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.7s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph-16.5 s Calculated | 72.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-4.2 s Calculated | 65.0s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-11.2 s Calculated | 76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s-1.4 s | 5.8s-0.6 s | 5.4s-1.0 s | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.2s-7.5 s Calculated | 17.7s-3.9 s Calculated | 16.5s-5.2 s Calculated | 21.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s-1.3 s Calculated | 5.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.2s-0.9 s Calculated | 6.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.7s-0.7 s Calculated | 13.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated | 214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated | 181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 424Nm/t283lb-ft/ton Calculated | 333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton Calculated | 369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu 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 | 2,627mm103in | 2,627mm103in | 2,627mm103in | 2,627mm103in |
| Front track | 1,545mm61in | 1,545mm61in | 1,545mm61in | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,523mm60in | 1,523mm60in | 1,523mm60in | 1,523mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 374L | 374L | 374L | 374L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,230L | 1,230L | 1,230L | 1,230L |
| 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 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.5 s | 5.2 s | 6.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.8 s | 5.4 s | 6.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.2 s | 17.7 s | 16.5 s | 21.6 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.2 s | 6.0 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.1 s | 8.9 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.6 s | 11.4 s | 12.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 13.7 s | 13.4 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 190 km/h 118 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 289 hp 216 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 318 hp 238 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 1,354 kg 2,985 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 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 |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 5.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 5.4 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 6.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 318 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 367 hp 274 kW | 5.0 s | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 289 hp 216 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 318 hp 238 kW | 5.4 s | 279 km/h 173 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 245 hp 183 kW | 6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 367 hp 274 kW | 289 hp 216 kW | 318 hp 238 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 574 Nm 423 lb-ft | 451 Nm 333 lb-ft | 500 Nm 368 lb-ft | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.8 s | 5.4 s | 6.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 293 km/h 182 mph | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | 279 km/h 173 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb | 1,354 kg 2,985 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 271 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 214 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 318 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp
- Has 78 hp more
- Has 122 Nm more
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 58 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 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 hp
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