VW Golf R vs BMW 430i
| Category | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 252 / 249 | 271 / 267 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1600 / 3527 | 1505 / 3318 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 158 / 155 | 180 / 177 |
| Average price | €49,000 | €41,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:45.20 | 1:43.70 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:16.93 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.8 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.0 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.4 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.4 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.4 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.3 s | 22.7 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 85.7 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.3 s @ 123.7 mph | 23.3 s @ 123.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.8 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.7 s | 12.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.1 s | 16.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.0 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.9 s | 18.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.6 s @ 1995 ft | 22.7 s @ 2011 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 44 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 142 m (468 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 430i (F32) | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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