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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

306 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

241 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,477 kg
    3,256 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,477kg3,256lb
1,477kg3,256lb
1,477kg3,256lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
+30 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+19 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
+12 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-12.3 s
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
58.8s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
14.7s-8.2 s
Calculated
17.1s-5.8 s
Calculated
19.0s-3.9 s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
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
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
1,519mm60in
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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
17.1 s
19.0 s
22.9 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hp and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 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 VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 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

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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.0 s
272 km/h
169 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.5 s
261 km/h
162 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
5.9 s
254 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 3)306 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 2)265 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI (Stage 1)241 hpVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,477 kg
3,256 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
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
786 km
488 mi
786 km
488 mi
786 km
488 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
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 265 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 241 hpVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI 204 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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 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 28 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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