VW Golf R32 vs Mini Cooper S
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.6 l R4 | 3.2 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 250 / 247 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 220 / 162 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1185 / 2612 | 1580 / 3483 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 143 / 141 | 158 / 156 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €33,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.60 | 1:47.80 |
| Tsukuba | 1:13.20 | 1:09.55 |
| Motovision handling course | 0:20.28 | 0:20.11 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.70 | 1:19.30 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008) | 1:34.60 | 1:32.55 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.4 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.5 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.5 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.8 s | 22.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.0 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 78.3 mph | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s @ 95.2 mph | 14.2 s @ 98.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 222 kph (138 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 59.8 kph (37.2 mph) | 61.9 kph (38.5 mph) |
| 600ft slalom | 107.0 kph (66.5 mph) | 107.0 kph (66.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 39 m (128 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mini Cooper S | VW Golf R32 (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 69 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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