VW Polo GTI vs Renault Twingo RS Cup
| Category | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 135 / 133 | 150 / 148 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 160 / 118 | 220 / 162 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1095 / 2414 | 1210 / 2668 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 123 / 121 | 124 / 122 |
| Average price | €15,000 | €21,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.00 | 1:23.10 |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 60 kph (3) | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (3) | 6.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (3) | 9.5 s | 8.0 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (3) | 13.3 s | 11.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 8.7 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 12.5 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 21.9 s | 18.0 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 10 m (31 ft) | 10 m (31 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 14 m (44 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 24 m (79 ft) | 24 m (80 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 52 m (172 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 3.0 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 4.1 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 6.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 8.7 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 12.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 15.2 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 18.1 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 24.8 s | 21.1 s |
| 1000 m | 30.6 s | 29.0 s @ 177.6 kph |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 8.4 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 24.8 s | 20.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.7 s @ 72.7 mph | 11.1 s @ 76.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 16.8 s | 15.6 s |
| Top speed | 201 kph (125 mph) | 216 kph (134 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) | 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Twingo RS Cup | VW Polo GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
Polo GTI is the fastest by considerable margin.
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