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Golf R32 vs John Cooper Works Cooper

Volkswagen · Mini

1/4 Mile winner
John Cooper Works Cooper
Beats the Golf R32 by 0.09s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the John Cooper Works Cooper beats the Golf R32 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the John Cooper Works Cooper thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
240 hp
231 hp
0–100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.2L VR6
I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
320 Nm
380 Nm
Price
$40,000
$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Golf R32
John Cooper Works Cooper
100 m
6.434s
6.386s
1/8 mile
9.469s
9.402s
1/4 mile
14.140s
14.048s
1 km
24.988s
24.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: John Cooper Works Cooper is $40,000 vs $40,000 for the Golf R32 — a $0 gap. 0–100 km/h: John Cooper Works Cooper is 0.10s quicker (6.2s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Golf R32 or the John Cooper Works Cooper?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the John Cooper Works Cooper is faster, beating the Golf R32 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Golf R32 vs the John Cooper Works Cooper?

The Golf R32 hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the John Cooper Works Cooper does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Golf R32 produces 240 hp; the John Cooper Works Cooper produces 231 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Golf R32 tops out at 250 km/h, and the John Cooper Works Cooper reaches 250 km/h.

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