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Volkswagen Golf Mk8 2.0 GTI 2.0 TSI Hatchback

180 kW245 PS241 hp370 Nm2019–present

petrol · Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf Mk8
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Power
180 kW 245 PS · 241 hp
Torque
370 Nm 273 lb-ft
0–100 km/h
6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Length
4,284 mm
Displacement
2,000 cm³

The Volkswagen Golf Mk8 2.0 GTI TSI uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine rated at 180 kW (245 PS) and 370 Nm of torque, in hatchback form. The Golf Mk8 2.0 GTI TSI has front-wheel drive.

Its output sits mid-range among the 5 petrol versions: 122% up on the entry 1.0 TSI (81 kW), 55 kW below the 2.0 R TSI DSG (235 kW). The car needs 6.3 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 250 km/h. Set the Golf Mk8 2.0 GTI TSI against the Ford Focus or the Kia Ceed in a full comparison.

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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement2,000 cm³ 2.0 l · 122 cu in
    Power180 kW 245 PS · 241 hp
    Torque370 Nm 273 lb-ft
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h6.3 s 0–62 mph
    Top speed250 km/h 155 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,284 mm 168.7 in
    Width1,789 mm 70.4 in
    Height1,456 mm 57.3 in
    Wheelbase2,636 mm 103.8 in

    Production

    Body typeHatchback
    Years2019–present
    GenerationGolf Mk8 (2019–present)

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