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Which is faster?
The Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 is faster — 4s quicker on average across 10 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 | Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Carrera 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2015-2019 | 2002-2004 |
| horsepower | 296 | 320 |
| torque (N_M) | 380 | 370 |
| weight (KG) | 1,389 | 1,342 |
| Power to Weight | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Rank | #191 | #187 |
| Tire |
240 CONTISPORTCONTACT 5P
235/35/19 |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
205/50/17 / 255/40/17 |
| engine Description | 2.0L turbo I4 VW Golf R | 3.6 L naturally aspirated/twin-turbocharged flat-6 |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2632 | 2350 |
| width (MM) | 1790 | 1770 |
| length (MM) | 4276 | 4430 |
| height (MM) | 1436 | 1305 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 285 |
| price MSRP | $ 40,395 | $ 76,465 |
| Current Value | $ 27,500 | $ 23,591 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +1.12s | +3.19s |
Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 Golf R Mk7 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Golf R Mk7 Golf R M… | 996.2 Carrera 2 996.2 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:47 | 1:41.46 | +5.54 | Med / Med | 240 / 200 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 2:13.64 | 2:15.49 | -1.85 | Med / Race | 240 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 2:12.7 | 2:11.82 | +0.88 | Stock / Light | 240 / 300 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:22.89 | 1:17.384 | +5.5 | Light / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | 1:25.51 | 1:21.9 | +3.61 | Med / Stock | 340 / 300 | |
| TT Circuit Assen (GP course) | 2:05.26 | 1:57.04 | +8.22 | Stock / Race | 240 / 300 |
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