i30 N vs RX-7 Spirit R
Hyundai · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
i30 N
Beats the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the i30 N beats the RX-7 Spirit R by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the i30 N thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
280 hp
280 hp
0–100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
1.3L Inline-2 (Wankel)
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
392 Nm
290 Nm
Price
$42,000
$37,500
Simulated race times
Distance
i30 N
RX-7 Spirit R
100 m
6.042s
6.093s
1/8 mile
8.919s
8.989s
1/4 mile
13.378s
13.476s
1 km
23.865s
24.009s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RX-7 Spirit R is $37,500 vs $42,000 for the i30 N — a $4,500 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the i30 N or the RX-7 Spirit R?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the i30 N is faster, beating the RX-7 Spirit R by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the i30 N vs the RX-7 Spirit R?
The i30 N hits 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, while the RX-7 Spirit R does it in 5.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The i30 N produces 280 hp; the RX-7 Spirit R produces 280 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The i30 N tops out at 250 km/h, and the RX-7 Spirit R reaches 250 km/h.
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