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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,516mm60in
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 Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI5.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 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 Edition 50 2.0 TSI
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
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

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
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
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
-
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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