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Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

499 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

433 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

393 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    651 Nm
    480 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    339 hp/t
    253 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
651Nm480lb-ft+231 Nm
567Nm418lb-ft+147 Nm
512Nm378lb-ft+92 Nm
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
+70 km/h
Calculated
304 km/h
189 mph
+44 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+34 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
47.6s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-3.3 s
Calculated
50.7s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-1.0 s
3.9s-0.7 s
4.2s-0.4 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.2s-5.8 s
Calculated
10.8s-4.3 s
Calculated
11.9s-3.1 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
339hp/t253kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
385Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,296mm169in
4,296mm169in
4,296mm169in
4,296mm169in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,518mm60in
1,518mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
341L
341L
341L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,197L
1,197L
1,197L
1,197L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
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 (Stage 3) 499 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.8 s
11.9 s
15.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.0 s
-
-
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.1 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
7.4 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
138 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
304 km/h
189 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 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 Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
3.9 s
304 km/h
189 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.2 s
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 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 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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 VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 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 VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 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 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

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 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
294 km/h
183 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 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 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.6 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 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
651 Nm
480 lb-ft
567 Nm
418 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
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
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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
339 hp/t
253 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI 333 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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