Caterham CSR
CSR
200 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
Car comparison
Caterham CSR CSRvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
GTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
- Most powerful210 hp157 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range714 km444 mi
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score43/100
Caterham CSR CSR
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph Unrestricted225 km/h140 mph Restricted
- Lightest565 kg1,246 lb
- Best power-to-weight354 hp/t264 kW/t2.8 kg/hp
- Best overall score52/100
- Best performance score62/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200hp149kW | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 221Nm163lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 565kg1,246lb | 1,480kg3,263lb |
| Gross weight | 875kg1,929lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 36.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 92.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.0s Calculated | 32.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.8s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb Calculated | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 391Nm/t262lb-ft/ton Calculated | 189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 365km227mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,261cc138cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 3,300mm130in | 4,258mm168in |
| Width | 1,685mm66in | 1,782mm70in |
| Height | 1,140mm45in | 1,414mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,315mm91in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,505mm59in | 1,533mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,465mm58in | 1,514mm60in |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 250L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 42L | 55L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Caterham CSR CSRVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
- Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 7,000 rpm | - | 7,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.0 s | 32.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.8 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 200 hp 149 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.
The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 221 Nm 163 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 565 kg 1,246 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 3.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 7.3 s |
Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Caterham CSR CSR is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 3.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Caterham CSR CSR: 3.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 354 hp/t 264 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 365 km 227 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 714 km 444 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 200 hp 149 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.3 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR |
| 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Caterham CSR CSR is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 354 hp/t 264 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp 149 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 221 Nm 163 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 565 kg 1,246 lb | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.5 L/100 km 20.5 mpg US 24.6 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 365 km 227 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 354 hp/t 264 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Caterham CSR CSR | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.13 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.39 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,019 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Caterham CSR CSR
- Is 915 kg lighter
- Is 3.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 212 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 59 Nm more
- Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 349 km (217 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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