Which is faster?

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 is faster — 7.7s quicker on average across 8 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7	Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 718 Cayman GTS 2.5
Model Years	2015-2019	2018-2020
horsepower	296	365
torque (N_M)	380	430
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,389	1,375
Power to Weight	0.21	0.27
Rank	#191	#100
Tire	240 CONTISPORTCONTACT 5P 235/35/19	300 PILOT SPORT 4S 235/35/20 / 265/35/20
engine Description	2.0L turbo I4 VW Golf R	2.5 liter turbocharged boxer four cylinder
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	AWD	RWD
wheelbase (MM)	2632	2474
width (MM)	1790	1801
length (MM)	4276	4392
height (MM)	1436	1273
0 - 60 MPH	5 SECs	4.4 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	249	290
price MSRP	$ 40,395	$ 80,700
Current Value	$ 27,500	$ 90,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+1.12s	-1.59s

Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+6.12s	+5.26s	-3.72s
141–200	+6.12s	+0.55s	-3.72s
100–140	—	—	-3.72s
0–99	—	-2.37s	—

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+2s	+2s	—
141–200	-3.74s	-3.74s	—
100–140	—	-6.03s	—
0–99	—	—	—

Track Name	Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… ↑	718 Cayman GTS 2.5 718 Caym… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑
Thunderhill (West)	1:25.44	1:21.3	+4.14	Med / Med	200 / 100
Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW)	1:22.89	1:15.97	+6.92	Light / Med	200 / 200
Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW)	1:41.291	1:34.7	+6.59	Med / Stock	240 / 220
Winton Motor Raceway (Club)	1:11	1:06.91	+4.09	Med / Stock	240 / 180

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