Volkswagen Golf R
Mk8, 2020–present
316 hp 420 Nm 4.7 s
Hot hatch, 2020–present
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) specifications
The car the hot-hatch class is measured against. The Mk8 GTI keeps the formula: a punchy 2.0-litre turbo, front-wheel drive and a usable boot.
- 242 hp
- Power (180 kW at 5,000 rpm)
- 370 Nm
- Torque (273 lb-ft)
- 6.3 s
- 0–100 km/h
- 250 km/h
- Top speed
Full specifications
| Years | 2020–present |
|---|---|
| Class | Hot hatch |
| Engine | 2.0 L, EA888 |
| Layout | Inline-4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Power | 242 hp (180 kW, 245 PS) |
| Torque | 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) |
| Power at | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Drive | FWD |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG |
| Market | Europe |
- European-market figures for the manual; the DSG is a tenth quicker. Power is quoted as 245 PS, which is 242 hp. Top speed is electronically limited.
Spec card
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Compared with the standard Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the performance version of the Volkswagen Golf. For the standard car, see the Volkswagen Golf specifications, with every engine and trim.
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