K5 EX vs Golf Variant TDI

Kia · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

K5 EX

Beats the Golf Variant TDI by 0.00s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the K5 EX beats the Golf Variant TDI by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the K5 EX thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

180 hp

167 hp

0–100 km/h

7.8s

Top speed

220 km/h

Engine

1.6L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder

2.0L Diesel I4

Fuel

Petrol

Diesel

Torque

264 Nm

350 Nm

Price

$28,500

$30,000

Simulated race times

Distance

K5 EX

Golf Variant TDI

100 m

7.084s

1/8 mile

10.440s

1/4 mile

15.626s

1 km

27.742s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: K5 EX is $28,500 vs $30,000 for the Golf Variant TDI — a $1,500 gap. Power: K5 EX makes 13 hp more (180 vs 167).

FAQ

Which is faster, the K5 EX or the Golf Variant TDI?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the K5 EX is faster, beating the Golf Variant TDI by 0.00 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the K5 EX vs the Golf Variant TDI?

The K5 EX hits 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the Golf Variant TDI does it in 7.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The K5 EX produces 180 hp; the Golf Variant TDI produces 167 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The K5 EX tops out at 220 km/h, and the Golf Variant TDI reaches 220 km/h.

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