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

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

285 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

247 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

224 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285hp213kW+95 hp
247hp184kW+57 hp
224hp167kW+34 hp
190hp142kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
+29 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+18 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+11 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
58.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
17.4s-10.3 s
Calculated
20.4s-7.4 s
Calculated
22.8s-5.0 s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
611L
611L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,642L
1,642L
1,642L
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 Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.4 s
20.4 s
22.8 s
27.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 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 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
263 km/h
163 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.1 s
252 km/h
157 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
252 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 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 TSI (Stage 3)285 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 3)285 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 2)247 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI (Stage 1)224 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI190 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
247 hp
184 kW
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 247 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 224 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI 190 hp
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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