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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI (Stage 3)

233 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI (Stage 2)

203 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI (Stage 1)

180 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    253 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    173 kW
  • Highest torque
    576 Nm
    425 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233hp173kW+83 hp
203hp151kW+53 hp
180hp134kW+30 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
576Nm425lb-ft+216 Nm
504Nm372lb-ft+144 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft+90 Nm
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,445kg3,186lb
1,445kg3,186lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
+30 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
+20 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
+12 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-14.4 s
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-9.6 s
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s-2.1 s
7.2s-1.5 s
7.8s-0.9 s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
21.7s-16.0 s
Calculated
25.4s-12.2 s
Calculated
29.3s-8.4 s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s-2.0 s
Calculated
6.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
399Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
611L
611L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,624L
1,624L
1,624L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
25.4 s
29.3 s
37.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp has 83 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp: 83 hp (62 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 Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
233 hp
173 kW
6.6 s
253 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 3)233 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 2)203 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI (Stage 1)180 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI150 hp
Power
233 hp
173 kW
203 hp
151 kW
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
576 Nm
425 lb-ft
504 Nm
372 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
7.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 2) 203 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 1) 180 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,050 LC/year1,050 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI (Stage 3) 233 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 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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