Oh come on! 90% power diff, less than 17% track times diff. What margin are you talkin'bout?!?
Suzuki Swift Sport vs VW Up GTI vs Ford Fiesta ST
| Category | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | R3 | R4 | R3 |
| Max power (ps) | 118 | 140 | 200 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 200 | 230 | 290 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 998 | 969 | 1210 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 118 | 144 | 165 |
| Average price (€) | 18k | 22k | 27k |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim GP | 2:23.70 | 2:16.70 | 2:06.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.3 s | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.7 s | 7.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 14.5 s | 11.3 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 24.6 s | 17.8 s | 14.5 s |
| 1/4 mile | 16.6 s | 15.4 s | 14.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 5.4 s | 4.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 6.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 6.2 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.3 s | 7.2 s | 6.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.3 s | 9.0 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 19.1 s | 14.8 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 22.0 s | 17.4 s | 13.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 25.1 s | 21.8 s | 16.4 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 196 kph | 210 kph | 232 kph |
| 18m slalom | 63.3 kph | 67.9 kph | 69.4 kph |
| Fuel economy | 4.7 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m | 34 m | 34 m |
Summary
| Category | VW Up GTI | Swift Sport | Fiesta ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 69 | 80 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 49 | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 61 | 76 | 100 |
Verdict
Fiesta ST is the fastest by a huge margin.
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