Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 6,49 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Cayman | Golf 7 GTI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 6.49 s | 1.93 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 14.63 s | 1.97 s · 718 Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 26.14 s | 3.25 s · 718 Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 274 km/h | 246 km/h | 28 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.45 kg/hp | 6.30 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Cayman | Golf 7 GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.28 s | 1.86 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 3.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 4.92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.56 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.89 s | 8.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.50 s | 14.06 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.19 s | 23.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 14.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.89 s | 26.14 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 246 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 386 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | DSG 6-speed |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 6.49 s for the Golf 7 GTI. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 1.93 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 131 km/h for the Golf 7 GTI. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 14.62 s. The 1.97 s gap represents roughly 86 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 26.13 s, with a 3.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Cayman is capped at 274 km/h, the Golf 7 GTI at 246 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.45 kg/hp vs 6.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.62 seconds. The 1.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 6,49 s).
718 Cayman goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp. Golf 7 GTI: 220 hp, ratio 6,30 kg/hp.
718 Cayman: 274 km/h. Golf 7 GTI: 246 km/h.