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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024
VS

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 R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
333hp248kW
325hp242kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
633km393mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,292mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,519mm60in
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 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI-2,000-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
1,395 kg
3,075 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
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

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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 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

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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.6 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

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 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
633 km
393 mi
Trunk score
-
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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