Nissan GT-R vs VW Golf R
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 632 / 466 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1482 / 3267 | 1766 / 3893 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 200 | 311 / 307 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €112,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.5 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 6.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 10.8 s @ 124.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 10.6 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 2.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.5 s | 7.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 127 m (417 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (414 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 29 m (94 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 324 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) | 72.7 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 78 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 37 | 100 |
| Overall | 62 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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