The Golf 7 GTI quotes 6.5 s 0–100 km/h; the Golf 8 GTI 6.3 s. Twenty-five extra horsepower, a 7-speed DSG, and more mass: the catalogue does not say who wins your A-road on a Sunday morning.
Manufacturer figures
| Golf 7 GTI | Golf 8 GTI | |
|---|---|---|
| Official 0–100 | 6.5 s | 6.3 s |
| Power | 220 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Mass (approx.) | 1,351 kg | 1,460 kg |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (DSG 6 optional) | 7-speed DSG |
These are type-approval times, not GPS runs. See also the Volkswagen 0–100 sheets.
What GPS changes
A smartphone (OpenRank) measures positions, not wheel rotation: expect ±0.2 to 0.5 s. The 0.2 s paper gap is smaller than phone uncertainty. To compare a 7 and an 8, use the same road, same direction, several medians — not one run. Protocol: how to measure 0–100.