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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
265hp198kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,644mm183in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,627mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,526mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
374L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,230L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 55 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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 Variant R 2.0 TSI 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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
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 VIII VariantR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
764 km
475 mi
704 km
438 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 237 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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