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320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
0-100 km/h 4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 245 hp300 hp320 hp333 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 420Nm310lb-ft |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,476kg3,254lb |
| Gross weight | 2,030kg4,475lb |
| Power-to-weight | 217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 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 |
Engine and drivetrain
| Fuel | GasolineDiesel |
|---|---|
| Transmission | ManualDual-clutch |
| Engine | EA888 evo4 / DNFG |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,290mm169in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,516mm60in |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI | 4.7 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI | 260 km/h 162 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,838 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI | - | 2,100-5,350 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
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