4C Spider vs Golf R
Alfa Romeo · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
4C Spider
Beats the Golf R by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 4C Spider beats the Golf R comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 4C Spider thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
237 hp
315 hp
0–100 km/h
4.5s
4.6s
Top speed
257 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
350 Nm
420 Nm
Price
$67,000
$44,640
Simulated race times
Distance
4C Spider
Golf R
100 m
5.571s
5.621s
1/8 mile
8.245s
8.328s
1/4 mile
12.419s
12.562s
1 km
22.349s
22.679s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf R is $44,640 vs $67,000 for the 4C Spider — a $22,360 gap. Power: Golf R makes 78 hp more (237 vs 315). Top speed: 4C Spider runs to 257 km/h, 7 km/h higher than Golf R.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 4C Spider or the Golf R?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 4C Spider is faster, beating the Golf R by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 4C Spider vs the Golf R?
The 4C Spider hits 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, while the Golf R does it in 4.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 4C Spider produces 237 hp; the Golf R produces 315 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 4C Spider tops out at 257 km/h, and the Golf R reaches 250 km/h.
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