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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 R 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

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,476kg3,254lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg 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
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,296mm169in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
-
Max trunk volume
1,197L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp: 0.1 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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 320 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp: 1.5 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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 R 2.0 TSI 320 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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 R 2.0 TSI 333 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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