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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    286 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    704 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,391kg3,067lb
1,391kg3,067lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
+42 km/h
287 km/h
178 mph
+27 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+18 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph-13.3 s
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.3 s
5.0s-0.9 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.7s-7.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-5.0 s
Calculated
16.3s-3.5 s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
704km438mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,289mm169in
4,289mm169in
4,289mm169in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
1,526mm60in
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
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 Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
14.7 s
16.3 s
19.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
278 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 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 Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.6 s
302 km/h
188 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.0 s
287 km/h
178 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.3 s
278 km/h
173 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 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
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
704 km
438 mi
704 km
438 mi
704 km
438 mi
704 km
438 mi
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
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI 265 hp
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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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