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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    487 hp
    364 kW
  • Highest torque
    651 Nm
    480 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    349 hp/t
    261 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    633 km
    393 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
Power
487hp364kW+162 hp
422hp315kW+97 hp
383hp286kW+58 hp
325hp242kW
Torque
651Nm480lb-ft+231 Nm
567Nm418lb-ft+147 Nm
512Nm378lb-ft+92 Nm
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
+36 km/h
303 km/h
188 mph
+23 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph-15.8 s
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
57.3s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
10.7s-5.3 s
Calculated
12.3s-3.7 s
Calculated
13.6s-2.5 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
467Nm/t312lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
367Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,292mm169in
4,292mm169in
4,292mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,463mm58in
1,463mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 422 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 383 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 422 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 383 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hp: Power / Torque

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.3 s
13.6 s
16.0 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp has 162 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp: 162 hp (121 kW).

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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 422 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 383 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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hp
487 hp
364 kW
4.1 s
316 km/h
196 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hp
422 hp
315 kW
4.5 s
303 km/h
188 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hp
383 hp
286 kW
4.8 s
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hp
Power
487 hp
364 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hp
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hp
Power
383 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hp
Power
487 hp
364 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hp
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hp
Power
383 hp
286 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hp
349 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)487 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)422 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)383 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI325 hp
Power
487 hp
364 kW
422 hp
315 kW
383 hp
286 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
651 Nm
480 lb-ft
567 Nm
418 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
633 km
393 mi
633 km
393 mi
633 km
393 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
349 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 422 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 383 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI 325 hp
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 487 hp

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 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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