Audi S8 vs VW Golf R
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 320 / 316 | 571 / 563 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 420 / 310 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1526 / 3364 | 2268 / 5000 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 210 / 207 | 252 / 248 |
| Average price | €55,000 | €151,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.40 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:39.10 | 1:39.50 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:35.35 | 1:35.98 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.0 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 18.3 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 33.3 s | 20.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.2 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 112.9 mph | 11.4 s |
| 1/2 mile | 19.6 s | 18.4 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 8.8 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.9 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 36.8 s | 23.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.7 s | 2.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.6 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.2 s | 10.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 27.6 s | 12.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.7 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 3.0 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 9.1 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 4.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (28 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 57 m (188 ft) | 59 m (192 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 74 m (243 ft) | 76 m (251 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (408 ft) | 142 m (466 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 49 m (162 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 277 kph (172 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.3 s @ 1480 ft | 14.9 s @ 1247 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.3 kph (45.5 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 44 UK) | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | Audi S8 (D5) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
S8 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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