Which is faster?

The Mini Cooper R56 JCW is faster — 5.5s quicker on average across 3 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mini Cooper R56 JCW Cooper R56 JCW	Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8
Model Years	2009-2016	2020-2024
horsepower	211	315
torque (N_M)	259	400
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,130	1,579
Power to Weight	0.19	0.2
Rank	#188	#184
Tire	200 RE11 205/45/17	300 POTENZA SPORT 235/35/19
engine Description	1.6L turbo I4 (Prince)	turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL	7-SPEED AUTOMATIC
drive Type	FWD	AWD
wheelbase (MM)	2467	2629
width (MM)	1683	1788
length (MM)	3714	4290
height (MM)	1407	1466
0 - 60 MPH	6.2 SECs	4.7 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	237	249
price MSRP	$ 39,900	$ 45,985
Current Value	$ 18,500	$ 45,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+2.39s	+1.89s

Mini Cooper R56 JCW Cooper R56 JCW — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+3.64s	—	—
141–200	+3.64s	+2.22s	-2.68s
100–140	+3.33s	+1.49s	-2.68s
0–99	+2.85s	+1.49s	—

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+3.04s	—	—
141–200	+2.62s	+1.4s	—
100–140	+2.62s	+1.4s	—
0–99	-1.09s	—	—

Track Name	Cooper R56 JCW Cooper R… ↑	Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Nürburgring (BTG)	8:00	7:57.229	+2.77	Light	>200
Bilster Berg (Full Circuit)	1:51.5	1:59.24	-7.74	Medium	141–200

Track Name	Cooper R56 JCW Cooper R… ↑	Golf R Mk8 Golf R M… ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑
Nürburgring (BTG)	7:40.4	7:49.95	-9.55	Race / Med	100 / 200
Bilster Berg (Full Circuit)	1:54.7	1:59.24	-4.54	Race / Med	200 / 200
Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course)	2:01.47	2:00.8	+0.67	Heavy / Med	200 / 100

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