Porsche Boxster vs VW Golf R
| Category | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1390 / 3064 | 1482 / 3267 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 191 / 188 | 202 / 200 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.90 | 1:14.50 |
| Blyton Park Outer Circuit | 1:13.60 | 1:14.80 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.60 | 1:41.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.1 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.8 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.0 s @ 103.1 mph | 12.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 22.0 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 14.6 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.7 s | 12.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.8 s | 15.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.0 s | 14.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.6 s @ 1903 ft | 19.8 s @ 1706 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.1 kph (44.8 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 133 m (437 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (145 ft) | 48 m (158 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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