If you only care about horsepower the Mustang is a great deal. However, the European version just sucks. Even in the sixth generation they're a good portion slower than the Camaro SS
VW Golf R vs Ford Mustang GT
Category | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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Max power (ps / bhp) | 426 / 420 | 300 / 296 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 529 / 390 | 380 / 280 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1709 / 3768 | 1482 / 3267 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 249 / 246 | 202 / 200 |
Average price | €48,000 | €43,000 |
Lap Times
Track | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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Mendig AFB Circuit | 1:58.42 | 2:02.50 |
Sachsenring | 1:40.56 | 1:39.72 |
Autozeitung test track | 1:41.10 | 1:41.90 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:15.70 | 1:14.50 |
Acceleration (mph)
Speed & distance | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 5.2 s |
0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 7.5 s |
0 - 100 mph | 10.6 s | 11.2 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 110.0 mph | 12.9 s |
Acceleration (kph)
Speed & distance | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
0 - 120 kph | 6.7 s | 6.3 s |
0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 7.3 s |
0 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 8.3 s |
0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s | 10.8 s |
0 - 180 kph | 10.9 s | 14.0 s |
0 - 200 kph | 16.2 s | 18.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
Speed | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.3 s | 5.4 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.0 s | 6.8 s |
80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.7 s | 9.2 s |
80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.3 s | 12.2 s |
80 - 160 kph (6) | 25.4 s | 15.5 s |
Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 3.1 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 14.5 s |
General performance
Category | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
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Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.7 s @ 1489 ft | 19.8 s @ 1706 ft |
Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
18m slalom | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
Fuel economy | 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 22 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
200 kph - 0 | 134 m (439 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
Summary
Category | Ford Mustang GT | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 393 | 388 |
Straight line speed | 3134 | 3523 |
Total | 3527 | 3911 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by a small margin.
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