Golf R Cabriolet vs A5 Avant quattro
Volkswagen · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
Golf R Cabriolet
Beats the A5 Avant quattro by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf R Cabriolet beats the A5 Avant quattro by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf R Cabriolet thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
265 hp
268 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Mild Hybrid
Torque
380 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$45,000
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Golf R Cabriolet
A5 Avant quattro
100 m
6.290s
6.338s
1/8 mile
9.267s
9.334s
1/4 mile
13.860s
13.954s
1 km
24.574s
24.713s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf R Cabriolet is $45,000 vs $52,000 for the A5 Avant quattro — a $7,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Golf R Cabriolet or the A5 Avant quattro?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf R Cabriolet is faster, beating the A5 Avant quattro by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Golf R Cabriolet vs the A5 Avant quattro?
The Golf R Cabriolet hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the A5 Avant quattro does it in 6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Golf R Cabriolet produces 265 hp; the A5 Avant quattro produces 268 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Golf R Cabriolet tops out at 250 km/h, and the A5 Avant quattro reaches 250 km/h.
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