Fiat Grande Punto Abarth EsseEsse vs VW Golf GTI
| Category | Grande Punto Abarth | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 179 / 177 | 211 / 208 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 270 / 199 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1255 / 2767 | 1357 / 2992 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 143 / 141 | 155 / 153 |
| Average price | €24,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Grande Punto Abarth | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.80 | 1:45.90 |
| Sachsenring | 1:49.33 | 1:48.05 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.00 | 1:19.80 |
| Inta | 1:16.52 | 1:14.67 |
| Tsukuba | 1:12.53 | 1:10.42 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:40.80 | 1:38.70 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:32.25 | 1:32.74 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Grande Punto Abarth | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.2 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 36.5 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 29.2 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.2 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.3 s | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.7 s @ 115.0 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Grande Punto Abarth | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 218 kph (135 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Grande Punto Abarth | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 67 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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