VW Golf R vs BMW 340i Touring xDrive
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 326 / 322 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1755 / 3869 | 1485 / 3274 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 186 / 183 | 202 / 199 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €42,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:14.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.0 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.4 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 18.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.5 s | 12.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.8 s | 15.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 14.7 s |
General performance
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (116 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 145 m (476 ft) | 139 m (457 ft) |
Summary
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | VW Golf R (Mk VII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by considerable margin.
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