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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

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320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
0-100 km/h 4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power150 hp190 hp320 hp
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel tank
55L
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
FuelGasolineDiesel
TransmissionDual-clutchManual
EngineDNFG
Body typeWagon / estate
AspirationTurbocharged
Drive typeAWD
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Transverse
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,644mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
Height
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
Doors
5
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

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