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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 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 Variant · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,546kg3,408lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,110kg4,652lb
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
45.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
4,651mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,463mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

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 Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
14.5 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 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
188 km/h
117 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 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 Variant Facelift 2024 R 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,546 kg
3,408 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 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 VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI
633 km
393 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi

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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.8 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 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
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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.8 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 VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.8 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
1,546 kg
3,408 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Edition 50 2.0 TSI

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 237 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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