128TI vs Golf R32

BMW · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

128TI

Beats the Golf R32 by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 128TI beats the Golf R32 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 128TI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

261 hp

240 hp

0–100 km/h

6.1s

6.2s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.2L VR6

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

320 Nm

Price

$42,000

$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance

128TI

Golf R32

100 m

6.386s

6.434s

1/8 mile

9.402s

9.469s

1/4 mile

14.048s

14.140s

1 km

24.851s

24.988s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf R32 is $40,000 vs $42,000 for the 128TI — a $2,000 gap. Power: 128TI makes 21 hp more (261 vs 240). 0–100 km/h: 128TI is 0.10s quicker (6.1s vs 6.2s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 128TI or the Golf R32?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 128TI is faster, beating the Golf R32 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 128TI vs the Golf R32?

The 128TI hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the Golf R32 does it in 6.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 128TI produces 261 hp; the Golf R32 produces 240 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 128TI tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf R32 reaches 250 km/h.

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