XT4 vs Golf GTE

Cadillac · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

Golf GTE

Beats the XT4 by 0.01s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf GTE beats the XT4 by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf GTE thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

235 hp

204 hp

0–100 km/h

7.6s

Top speed

220 km/h

222 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline

Plug-in Hybrid (1.4L I4 Turbo)

Fuel

Petrol

Hybrid

Torque

350 Nm

Price

$37,490

$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance

XT4

Golf GTE

100 m

7.001s

7.006s

1/8 mile

10.324s

10.326s

1/4 mile

15.464s

15.457s

1 km

27.504s

27.451s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: XT4 is $37,490 vs $40,000 for the Golf GTE — a $2,510 gap. Power: XT4 makes 31 hp more (235 vs 204).

FAQ

Which is faster, the XT4 or the Golf GTE?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf GTE is faster, beating the XT4 by 0.01 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the XT4 vs the Golf GTE?

The XT4 hits 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, while the Golf GTE does it in 7.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The XT4 produces 235 hp; the Golf GTE produces 204 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The XT4 tops out at 220 km/h, and the Golf GTE reaches 222 km/h.

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