Volkswagen Golf Mk8 2.0 R 2.0 TSI DSG Hatchback
235 kW320 PS315 hp420 Nm2019–present
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- Power
- 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp
- Torque
- 420 Nm 310 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.7 s
- Fuel consumption
- 8.2 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,567 kg
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Built 2019–present, the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 2.0 R TSI DSG hatchback develops 235 kW (320 PS) and 420 Nm of torque from a 2.0-litre petrol engine. The Golf Mk8 2.0 R TSI DSG uses a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
No other petrol version of the Golf Mk8 matches its output among 5 petrol versions - that is 190% more than the entry 1.0 TSI (81 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (4.7 s) and the strongest on torque (420 Nm). On paper, it tops out at 250 km/h, uses 8.2 l/100 km, tips the scales at 1,567 kg and offers 204 PS per tonne. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Golf Mk8 2.0 R TSI DSG: the Ford Focus.
Golf Mk8 2.0 R TSI DSG: measurable strengths
- Most powerful petrol version of the Golf Mk8: 235 kW (320 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the Golf Mk8 range: 4.7 s
- Most torque in the range: 420 Nm
- Top speed of 250 km/h
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,000 cm³ 2.0 l · 122 cu in |
| Power | 235 kW 320 PS · 315 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm 310 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Dual-clutch |
|---|---|
| Gears | 7 |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 8.2 l/100 km 34.4 mpg UK · 28.7 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 187 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,284 mm 168.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,789 mm 70.4 in |
| Height | 1,456 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm 103.8 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,567 kg 3,455 lb |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 2019–present |
| Generation | Golf Mk8 (2019–present) |
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