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) | 1403 | 1473 | 1332 | 1574 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 143 | 163 | 173 | 159 |
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 |
Performance
| Category | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s | 6.3 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 27.6 s | 25.7 s | 25.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 16.2 s | 14.4 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s | 10.4 s | 10.2 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.9 s | 24.6 s | 24.0 s | 23.8 s |
| Top speed | 235 kph | 251 kph | 245 kph | 250 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g | 0.47 g | 0.50 g | 0.51 g |
Summary
| Category | Golf GTI | Golf R32 | Golf GTI | Golf R32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 189 | 186 | 189 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 496 | 581 | 662 | 699 |
| Total | 684 | 767 | 852 | 899 |
Verdict
Golf R32 is the fastest by a small margin.
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