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 | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 426 / 420 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 529 / 390 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1482 / 3267 | 1709 / 3768 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 200 | 249 / 246 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €48,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Mendig AFB Circuit | 2:02.50 | 1:58.42 |
| Sachsenring | 1:39.72 | 1:40.56 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.90 | 1:41.10 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:15.70 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.5 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 10.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 12.9 s @ 110.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.0 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 16.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 25.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.5 s | 12.0 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 19.8 s @ 1706 ft | 17.7 s @ 1489 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 12.7 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (414 ft) | 134 m (439 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Mustang GT is the fastest by a small margin.
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