Which is faster?

The Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 is faster — 7.6s quicker on average across 3 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mini Cooper S R53 Cooper S R53	Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8
Model Years	2002-2007	2020-2024
horsepower	163	315
torque (N_M)	210	400
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,140	1,579
Power to Weight	0.14	0.2
Rank	#321	#225
Tire	280 SP SPORT 01 195/55/16	300 POTENZA SPORT 235/35/19
engine Description	1.6L supercharged I4	turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION	7-SPEED AUTOMATIC
drive Type	FWD	AWD
wheelbase (MM)	2466	2629
width (MM)	1689	1788
length (MM)	3627	4290
height (MM)	1407	1466
0 - 60 MPH	7.2 SECs	4.7 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	217	249
price MSRP	$ 19,425	$ 45,985
Current Value	$ 8,500	$ 42,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+6.54s	+2.02s

Mini Cooper S R53 Cooper S R53 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+7.93s	+7.93s	+5.45s
141–200	+6.82s	+6.82s	—
100–140	+6.82s	+5.62s	+2.91s
0–99	—	+3.7s	+2.91s

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+3.21s	—	—
141–200	+2.55s	+1.6s	—
100–140	+2.55s	+1.6s	—
0–99	-0.77s	—	—

Track Name	Cooper S R53 Cooper S… ↑	Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Nürburgring (BTG)	8:29	7:57.229	+31.77	Light	>200

Track Name	Cooper S R53 Cooper S… ↑	Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Nürburgring (BTG)	8:08	7:49.95	+18.05	Med / Med	40 / 200
Bilster Berg (Full Circuit)	2:06	1:59.24	+6.76	Med / Med	280 / 200
Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW)	1:22.51	1:20.56	+1.95	Race / Stock	40 / 300	▶ VS ▶

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