VW Golf R vs Cupra Formentor VZ5
| Category | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l R5 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 390 / 385 | 320 / 316 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 480 / 354 | 420 / 310 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1636 / 3607 | 1529 / 3371 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 238 / 235 | 209 / 206 |
| Average price | €65,000 | €55,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 1:59.90 | 2:00.70 |
| Sachsenring | 1:38.26 | 1:37.52 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:38.50 | 1:39.10 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:34.63 | 1:35.35 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:58.99 | 7:51.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.0 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.6 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 9.6 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.8 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.3 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.3 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.7 s @ 97.6 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.1 s | 12.3 s @ 112.9 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 13.5 s | 12.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.1 s | 8.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.4 s | 11.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.3 s | 15.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 25.3 s | 27.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.9 s | 2.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.4 s | 2.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 9 m (28 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 58 m (191 ft) | 57 m (188 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (248 ft) | 75 m (245 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 277 kph (172 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.2 s @ 1378 ft | 17.3 s @ 1480 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.3 kph (42.4 mph) | 73.3 kph (45.5 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 129.0 kph (80.2 mph) | 140.0 kph (87.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 44 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Cupra Formentor VZ5 | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 493 | 494 |
| Straight line speed | 4032 | 4284 |
| Total | 4525 | 4778 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by a small margin.
This comparison has been viewed 119 times.
Acceleration graph
