VW Golf GTI vs BMW 128ti
| Category | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 245 / 242 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1485 / 3274 | 1434 / 3161 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 178 / 176 | 171 / 169 |
| Average price | €48,000 | €41,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.1 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.9 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 11.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.6 s | 16.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.6 s | 21.5 s |
| 1000 m | 25.3 s @ 210.0 kph | 25.2 s @ 210.2 kph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 86.4 mph | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.6 s @ 105.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.7 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.8 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.0 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.2 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.7 s | 10.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.1 s | 14.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 13.6 s | 18.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 18.5 s | 25.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 14.9 s | 15.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (29 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 59 m (192 ft) | 58 m (189 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 67 m (219 ft) | 69 m (225 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (250 ft) | 71 m (234 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 132 m (434 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.6 kph (43.2 mph) | 69.9 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US / 47 UK) | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 55 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 128ti (F40) | VW Golf GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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