Volkswagen Golf R vs Porsche 911

SpecVolkswagen Golf R2024Porsche 9112024
Price (OTR)£44,515£124,500
Power333 bhp450 bhp
Torque420 Nm530 Nm
0–60 mph4.4 secs3.2 secs
Top Speed155 mph191 mph
MPG (combined)33.2 mpg28 mpg
CO₂192 g/km228 g/km
Boot Space374 litres132 litres
Kerb Weight1530 kg1590 kg
Engine2.0L3.0L
Transmission7-speed DSG8-speed PDK
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Insurance Group4050
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats52
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Golf RPorsche 911
Fuel / energy£5,833£6,917
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£5,970£7,200
Depreciation (est.)£17,806£49,800
Total cost£30,179£64,487
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.