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VW Golf GTI Clubsport S vs Lexus GS F
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport S | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 477 / 470 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1314 / 2897 | 1851 / 4081 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 236 / 233 | 258 / 254 |
| Average price | €40,000 | €100,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Golf GTI Clubsport S | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.60 | 1:15.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Golf GTI Clubsport S | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.3 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.6 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.6 s | 15.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 8.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 11.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport S | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 266 kph (165 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.3 s @ 1549 ft | 17.3 s @ 1444 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (100 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 116 m (381 ft) | 136 m (445 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Golf GTI Clubsport S | Lexus GS F |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 90 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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