VW Golf GTI vs Polestar 2
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 245 / 242 | 408 / 402 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 660 / 487 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1429 / 3150 | 2151 / 4742 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 169 | 190 / 187 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €57,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.70 | 1:44.60 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.2 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 18.4 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 105.0 mph | 12.6 s @ 110.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.0 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 11.7 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.5 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.5 s | 18.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.4 s | 3.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 58 m (189 ft) | 58 m (191 ft) |
| 160 kph - 0 | 89 m (291 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 90 m (295 ft) | 98 m (323 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 205 kph (127 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.6 kph (43.2 mph) | 65.7 kph (40.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US / 55 UK) | 18.5 kwh/100 km |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 196 | 192 |
| Straight line speed | 3236 | 3799 |
| Total | 3432 | 3991 |
Verdict
2 is the fastest by a small margin.
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