clubsport s has more power to the wheels, less weight,
and has -2° front camber !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
golf R has about -0.8° front camber ... :-(
VW Golf R vs VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1485 / 3274 | 1317 / 2903 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 202 / 199 | 236 / 232 |
| Average price | €42,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:14.00 | 7:47.19 |
| Sachsenring | 1:41.73 | 1:38.00 |
| Bedford Autodrome West (post 5/2015) | 1:26.10 | 1:24.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:12.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.5 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.0 s | 18.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s | 24.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 11.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 13.6 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.3 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.2 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.7 s | 13.7 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 265 kph (165 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) | 71.4 kph (44.4 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 134.0 kph (83.3 mph) | 140.0 kph (87.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -46 kg (-101 lbs) | 15 kg (33 lbs) |
| Measured power | 295 ps (291 bhp) | 322 ps (318 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 405 Nm (299 lb-ft) | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 31 m (100 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (457 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VII) | Golf GTI Clubsport S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 85 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Siyabonga 5y ago
Golfr win easley on this one
Siyabongas Teacher 4y ago
No definitely wrong! Golf R just won 1 discipline. Normal drag Race the Clubsport S has no chance because of 4WD. But rolling race like on Autobahn the Golf R has no Chance. On track the Golf R has no chance as well. So there are 3 important or big disciplines and Golf R just won 1 of these.
martulot 8y ago
they have got the same wheel power
(do not confuse the engine power with the real power at the wheels )
and clubsport S also weighs less and different setup e maybe different tyres, or not ?
It's time to start preparing a golf r with the same set-up and power to the wheels of the 2wd and the same tires of clubsport S
