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Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,354 kg
    2,985 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    271 hp/t
    202 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp
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
+33 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
279 km/h
173 mph
+19 km/h
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 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 318 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp
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

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

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

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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)367 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)289 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)318 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI245 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 367 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 289 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 318 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI 245 hp
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 LC/year1,811 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

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