530i xDrive vs Golf R32

BMW · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

530i xDrive

Beats the Golf R32 by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 530i xDrive beats the Golf R32 by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 530i xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

255 hp

240 hp

0–100 km/h

6.2s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV

3.2L VR6

Fuel

Mild Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

320 Nm

Price

$63,000

$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance

530i xDrive

Golf R32

100 m

6.434s

1/8 mile

9.469s

1/4 mile

14.140s

1 km

24.988s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf R32 is $40,000 vs $63,000 for the 530i xDrive — a $23,000 gap. Power: 530i xDrive makes 15 hp more (255 vs 240).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 530i xDrive or the Golf R32?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 530i xDrive is faster, beating the Golf R32 by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 530i xDrive vs the Golf R32?

The 530i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the Golf R32 does it in 6.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 530i xDrive produces 255 hp; the Golf R32 produces 240 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 530i xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the Golf R32 reaches 250 km/h.

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