XE R-Sport AWD vs Golf TCR
Jaguar · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
XE R-Sport AWD
Beats the Golf TCR by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the XE R-Sport AWD 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 R-Sport AWD 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 / V6 Petrol
2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
370 Nm
Price
$55,000
$40,000
Simulated race times
Distance
XE R-Sport AWD
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 R-Sport AWD — a $15,000 gap. Power: XE R-Sport AWD makes 10 hp more (300 vs 290).
FAQ
Which is faster, the XE R-Sport AWD or the Golf TCR?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the XE R-Sport AWD is faster, beating the Golf TCR by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the XE R-Sport AWD vs the Golf TCR?
The XE R-Sport AWD 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 R-Sport AWD produces 300 hp; the Golf TCR produces 290 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The XE R-Sport AWD tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf TCR reaches 250 km/h.
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