Volkswagen Golf VIII
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R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
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R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)
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R 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph
- Most powerful480 hp358 kW
- Highest torque651 Nm480 lb-ft
- Lightest1,476 kg3,254 lb
- Best power-to-weight325 hp/t243 kW/t3.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
- Best overall score88/100
- Best performance score91/100
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp |
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| Power | 480hp358kW+160 hp | 416hp310kW+96 hp | 378hp282kW+58 hp | 320hp239kW |
| Torque | 651Nm480lb-ft+231 Nm | 567Nm418lb-ft+147 Nm | 512Nm378lb-ft+92 Nm | 420Nm310lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,476kg3,254lb | 1,476kg3,254lb | 1,476kg3,254lb | 1,476kg3,254lb |
| Gross weight | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb | 2,030kg4,475lb |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 44.2s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph-8.7 s Calculated | 50.9s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph-2.1 s Calculated | 54.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph+1.2 s Calculated | 52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s-1.1 s | 4.0s-0.7 s | 4.2s-0.5 s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.7s-5.8 s Calculated | 10.9s-4.5 s Calculated | 12.1s-3.4 s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s-1.0 s Calculated | 3.8s-0.7 s Calculated | 4.1s-0.4 s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.2s-1.5 s Calculated | 11.7s-1.1 s Calculated | 12.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 325hp/t243kW/t148hp/1000 lb Calculated | 282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb Calculated | 256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb Calculated | 217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 441Nm/t295lb-ft/ton Calculated | 384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated | 347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated | 285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,290mm169in | 4,290mm169in | 4,290mm169in | 4,290mm169in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in | 1,458mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in | 2,628mm103in | 2,628mm103in | 2,628mm103in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in | 1,541mm61in | 1,541mm61in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in | 1,516mm60in |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 378 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | - | 2,100-5,350 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | - | 2,100-5,350 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | - | 2,100-5,350 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp | - | 2,100-5,350 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.8 s | 4.1 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.2 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.7 s | 10.9 s | 12.1 s | 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.3 s | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.8 s | 8.0 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 9.9 s | 10.2 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.2 s | 11.7 s | 12.0 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 217 km/h 135 mph | 207 km/h 129 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 184 km/h 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 480 hp 358 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 416 hp 310 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp | 320 hp 239 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp has 160 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp: 160 hp (119 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 651 Nm 480 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 567 Nm 418 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 512 Nm 378 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 1,476 kg 3,254 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 3.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 4.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 4.2 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp: 1.1 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 378 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 325 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 282 hp/t 210 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 480 hp 358 kW | 3.7 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 416 hp 310 kW | 4.0 s | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.2 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | 325 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | 282 hp/t 210 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp | VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 480 hp 358 kW | 416 hp 310 kW | 378 hp 282 kW | 320 hp 239 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 651 Nm 480 lb-ft | 567 Nm 418 lb-ft | 512 Nm 378 lb-ft | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | 4.2 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 310 km/h193 mph Restricted 300 km/h186 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb | 1,476 kg 3,254 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power-to-weight score | 325 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 282 hp/t 210 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 256 hp/t 191 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 217 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 378 hp | Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp |
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| Consumption | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp
- Has 64 hp more
- Has 84 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hp
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