BMW 130i vs VW Golf R32

Picture of VW Golf R32 (Mk V)
Picture of BMW 130i
Category VW Golf R32 (Mk V)BMW 130i
Engine layout 3.2 l V63.0 l R6
Max power (ps / bhp) 250 / 247258 / 255
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 320 / 236310 / 229
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1580 / 34831450 / 3197
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 158 / 156178 / 176

Lap Times

Track VW Golf R32 (Mk V)BMW 130i
Top Gear Track 1:30.401:31.90
Inta 1:15.971:16.09
Nürburgring GP Sprint 1:54.231:57.82
Hockenheim Short 1:19.301:19.20
Balocco 3:02.153:02.80
Serres Racing Circuit 1:38.701:37.90
Tsukuba 1:09.551:09.18
Autozeitung test track 1:47.801:45.30
Oschersleben 1:52.141:52.32
Vairano Handling Course 1:24.441:26.95

Performance

Category VW Golf R32 (Mk V)BMW 130i
0 - 100 kph 6.0 s5.8 s
0 - 100 mph 14.4 s13.7 s
Est. 1/8 mile 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph9.7 s @ 85.7 mph
1/4 mile 14.2 s @ 98.0 mph14.2 s
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)250 kph (155 mph)

Summary

Category VW Golf R32 (Mk V)BMW 130i
Track Performance 10099
Straight line speed 93100
Overall 98100

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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Acceleration graph

Acceleration chart

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