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Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cupra TCR

2.0 TSI

350 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,150 kg
    2,535 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraTCR2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
350hp261kW
310hp231kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,150kg2,535lb
1,438kg3,170lb
Gross weight-
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,363mm172in
4,263mm168in
Width-
1,799mm71in
Height-
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,666mm105in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,950mm77in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,950mm77in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume-
343L
Max trunk volume-
1,233L
Doors
5
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank-
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraTCR2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
16.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,438 kg
3,170 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
267 km/h
166 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI5.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5.1 s

Although Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
5.2 s
267 km/h
166 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraTCR2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
-
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
-
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 288 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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