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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 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
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
1,384kg3,051lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,930kg4,255lb
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
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,292mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume-
374L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,200 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
18.3 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,384 kg
3,051 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.6 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
1,384 kg
3,051 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
-
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
-
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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