VW Golf R32 vs VW Golf GTI vs VW Golf GTI Edition 30 vs VW Golf R32
Category | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engine layout | R4 | R6 | R4 | V6 |
Max power (ps) | 200 | 241 | 230 | 250 |
Max torque (Nm) | 280 | 320 | 300 | 320 |
Curb weight (kg) | 1404 | 1473 | 1367 | 1580 |
Power / tonne (ps) | 142 | 163 | 168 | 158 |
Average price (€) | 25k | 33k | 32k | 33k |
Lap Times
Track | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Gear Track | 1:33.70 | 1:33.30 | 1:32.60 | 1:30.40 |
Hockenheim Short | 1:19.60 | 1:20.70 | 1:20.30 | 1:19.30 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
---|---|---|---|---|
0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.0 s | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.6 s | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s | 6.3 s | 6.0 s |
0 - 120 kph | 9.9 s | 8.9 s | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
0 - 140 kph | 13.2 s | 12.6 s | 11.7 s | 12.1 s |
0 - 160 kph | 17.8 s | 16.2 s | 14.8 s | 14.4 s |
0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 21.8 s | 20.1 s | 22.1 s |
0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 27.6 s | 25.7 s | 25.2 s |
Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 6.0 s | 5.3 s | 6.0 s |
0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 16.2 s | 14.4 s | 14.4 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s | 10.4 s | 10.3 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile | 14.5 s | 14.8 s | 14.8 s | 14.2 s |
Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s | 24.6 s | 24.1 s | 24.1 s |
General performance
Category | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top speed | 235 kph | 251 kph | 245 kph | 250 kph |
Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g | 0.47 g | 0.49 g | 0.51 g |
18m slalom | 62.3 kph | 65.7 kph | 66.1 kph | 61.9 kph |
Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | 10.0 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
100 kph - 0 | 36 m | 36 m | 38 m | 36 m |
Summary
Category | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Track Performance | 94 | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Straight line speed | 74 | 86 | 97 | 100 |
Overall | 86 | 90 | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by a small margin.
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