VW Golf R vs VW Golf GTI TCR
| Category | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 290 / 286 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1436 / 3166 | 1468 / 3236 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 199 | 211 / 208 |
| Average price | €43,000 | €44,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:39.53 | 1:39.52 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.2 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 18.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph | 9.3 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.0 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 11.2 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 13.3 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 267 kph (166 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 19.2 s @ 1650 ft | 18.4 s @ 1581 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.4 kph (43.7 mph) | 71.0 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 44 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 72 m (235 ft) | 70 m (231 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 128 m (421 ft) | 129 m (424 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI TCR | VW Golf R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 2170 | 2239 |
| Total | 2270 | 2339 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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