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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen 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

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

480 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

416 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

378 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    651 Nm
    480 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    325 hp/t
    243 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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
+55 km/h
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
+50 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
+40 km/h
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 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 378 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)480 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)416 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)378 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI320 hp
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
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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 480 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 416 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 378 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI 320 hp
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 LC/year1,838 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

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