Which is faster?

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

Specifications

Specifications	Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 Golf R Mk8	Lotus Evora Evora
Model Years	2020-2024	2008-2021
horsepower	315	276
torque (N_M)	400	350
weight (KG)	1,579	1,383
Power to Weight	0.2	0.2
Rank	#184	-
Tire	300 POTENZA SPORT 235/35/19	240 ADVAN SPORT V105 235/35/19 / 285/30/20
engine Description	turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder	3.5L/276-hp/258-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
gearbox	7-SPEED AUTOMATIC	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	AWD	RWD
wheelbase (MM)	2629	2576
width (MM)	1788	1849
length (MM)	4290	4341
height (MM)	1466	1222
0 - 60 MPH	4.7 SECs	5 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	249	261
price MSRP	$ 45,985	$ 75,000
Current Value	$ 45,000	$ 39,506
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+1.89s	-2.21s