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X-Type vs Golf Sportsvan

Jaguar · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner
Golf Sportsvan
Beats the X-Type by 0.06s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf Sportsvan beats the X-Type by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf Sportsvan thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
160 hp
140 hp
0–100 km/h
9s
8.9s
Top speed
215 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
I4 Petrol
1.5L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
215 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$40,000
$30,000

Simulated race times

Distance
X-Type
Golf Sportsvan
100 m
7.546s
7.492s
1/8 mile
11.102s
11.036s
1/4 mile
16.569s
16.507s
1 km
29.245s
29.265s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf Sportsvan is $30,000 vs $40,000 for the X-Type — a $10,000 gap. Power: X-Type makes 20 hp more (160 vs 140). Top speed: X-Type runs to 215 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Golf Sportsvan.

FAQ

Which is faster, the X-Type or the Golf Sportsvan?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf Sportsvan is faster, beating the X-Type by 0.06 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the X-Type vs the Golf Sportsvan?

The X-Type hits 100 km/h in 9 seconds, while the Golf Sportsvan does it in 8.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The X-Type produces 160 hp; the Golf Sportsvan produces 140 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The X-Type tops out at 215 km/h, and the Golf Sportsvan reaches 210 km/h.

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