Date of broadcast: 07 December 2016

Volkswagen Golf R
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 984 cc, turbo
Power: 206 kW @ 5 500 - 6 200 rpm
Torque: 380 Nm @ 1 800 - 5 500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 137,79 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed DSG dual-clutch, AWD
Wheels/tyres: 19-inch alloy 235/35 R19 tyres

0-100 km/h: 5,0 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 6,9 / 10,1 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 797 km / 545 km
CO2 emissions: 159 g/km

Pros: Top performer with good power and involvement.
Cons: More expensive. The more obvious choice.

Retail price: R592 580
Price as tested: R592 580

Volkswagen Scirocco R
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1984cc, turbo
Power: 188 kW @ 6 000 rpm
Torque: 250 Nm @ 2 500 - 5 000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 130,64 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed DSG dual-clutch, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 19-inch alloy 235/35 R19 tyres

0-100 km/h: 5,8 sec
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested) 8,0 / 9,8 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 688 km / 561 km
CO2 emissions: 187 g/km
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Pros: Stealthy looks. Decent front-wheel drive performance
Cons: Starting to feel dated. Not as involving as Golf R

Retail price: R546 880
Price as tested: R546 880

Prices correct on date of broadcast.

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