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Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    319 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    651 Nm
    480 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    337 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    89/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
+39 km/h
304 km/h
189 mph
+24 km/h
294 km/h
183 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.1s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph-13.5 s
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-8.7 s
Calculated
50.8s99% target: 291 km/h / 181 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 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
9.3s-4.7 s
Calculated
10.8s-3.3 s
Calculated
11.9s-2.2 s
Calculated
14.0s
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
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
346Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/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 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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
9.3 s
10.8 s
11.9 s
14.0 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 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

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 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
3.6 s
319 km/h
198 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
3.9 s
304 km/h
189 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.2 s
294 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hp
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI333 hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)499 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)433 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)393 hpVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 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
319 km/h
198 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
294 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
337 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 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 R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 499 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 433 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 393 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 333 hp
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 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 15 km/h (9 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

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