The age old rivalry. Golf GTI vs Nissan GT-R. Very similar cars with 66% of shared letters in model names and both also having round elements in the taillights. Not to mention the nearly identical paint.
VW Golf GTI vs Nissan GT-R
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.8 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 480 / 473 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 587 / 433 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1404 / 3095 | 1765 / 3891 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 141 | 272 / 268 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €82,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.2 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.5 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.9 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 13.0 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.3 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 8.2 s @ 101.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 11.3 s @ 125.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 19.4 s @ 147.9 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.2 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.8 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 12.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 1.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 2.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 9.0 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 314 kph (195 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 68.5 kph (42.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (162 ft) | 44 m (145 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Nissan GT-R (R35) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 71 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 22 | 100 |
| Overall | 51 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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Viking 14y ago
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