Caterham CSR
CSR
260 hp2261 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2014
Car comparison
Caterham CSR CSRvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 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
R 2.0 TSI
265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Caterham CSR CSR
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest515 kg1,135 lb
- Best power-to-weight505 hp/t376 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score71/100
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
- Most powerful265 hp198 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score43/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 265hp198kW |
| Torque | 271Nm200lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 515kg1,135lb | 1,539kg3,393lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 33.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 90.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.0s | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 23.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9s Calculated | 6.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.8s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 505hp/t376kW/t229hp/1000 lb Calculated | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 526Nm/t352lb-ft/ton Calculated | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 671km417mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,261cc138cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 3,300mm130in | 4,266mm168in |
| Width | 1,505mm59in | 1,782mm70in |
| Height | - | 1,405mm55in |
| 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 | - | 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 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
- Caterham CSR CSR: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 7,500 rpm | - | 7,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.9 s | 6.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.0 s | 6.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 23.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.7 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.0 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.1 s | 12.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.8 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 129 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 265 hp 198 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Caterham CSR CSR.
The biggest power difference is between Caterham CSR CSR and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 515 kg 1,135 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 3.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 6.4 s |
Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 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 R 2.0 TSI: 3.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterhamCSRCSR | 260 hp 194 kW | 3.0 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | 265 hp 198 kW | 6.4 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CaterhamCSRCSR | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 265 hp 198 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.0 s | 6.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 515 kg 1,135 lb | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 671 km 417 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 505 hp/t 376 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,153 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Caterham CSR CSR
- Is 1,024 kg lighter
- Is 3.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 333 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
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
- Has 5 hp more
- Has 79 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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