Well that’s a fair comparison between two cars in completely different classes then! You might as well compare the Golf R against a JCB Fast-track to see which will plough a field faster, as they are both four wheel drive! Compare cars like for like and not because a certain parameter is similar!!!
VW Golf R vs Jaguar XF 30d
| Category | Jaguar XF 30d | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1878 / 4140 | 1482 / 3267 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 160 / 158 | 202 / 200 |
| Average price | €64,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Jaguar XF 30d | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.50 | 1:41.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Jaguar XF 30d | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.3 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.6 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.5 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.8 s | 18.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.8 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.7 s | 12.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Jaguar XF 30d | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.8 kph (40.3 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar XF 30d | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 55 | 100 |
| Overall | 75 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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