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XE P300 R-Dynamic vs Golf TCR

Jaguar · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner
XE P300 R-Dynamic
Beats the Golf TCR by 0.10s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the XE P300 R-Dynamic beats the Golf TCR by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the XE P300 R-Dynamic thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
300 hp
290 hp
0–100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Petrol
2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
370 Nm
Price
$55,000
$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance
XE P300 R-Dynamic
Golf TCR
100 m
6.093s
6.143s
1/8 mile
8.989s
9.060s
1/4 mile
13.476s
13.573s
1 km
24.009s
24.152s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf TCR is $40,000 vs $55,000 for the XE P300 R-Dynamic — a $15,000 gap. Power: XE P300 R-Dynamic makes 10 hp more (300 vs 290).

FAQ

Which is faster, the XE P300 R-Dynamic or the Golf TCR?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the XE P300 R-Dynamic is faster, beating the Golf TCR by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the XE P300 R-Dynamic vs the Golf TCR?

The XE P300 R-Dynamic hits 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, while the Golf TCR does it in 5.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The XE P300 R-Dynamic produces 300 hp; the Golf TCR produces 290 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The XE P300 R-Dynamic tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf TCR reaches 250 km/h.

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