RX-3 vs Up! GTI
Mazda · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Up! GTI
Beats the RX-3 by 0.12s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Up! GTI beats the RX-3 comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Up! GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
110 hp
115 hp
0–100 km/h
8.9s
8.8s
Top speed
180 km/h
196 km/h
Engine
1.2L Rotary
1.0L Turbo I3
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
145 Nm
200 Nm
Price
$17,500
$20,000
Simulated race times
Distance
RX-3
Up! GTI
100 m
7.365s
7.402s
1/8 mile
10.947s
10.947s
1/4 mile
16.596s
16.471s
1 km
30.280s
29.577s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RX-3 is $17,500 vs $20,000 for the Up! GTI — a $2,500 gap. Top speed: Up! GTI runs to 196 km/h, 16 km/h higher than RX-3.
FAQ
Which is faster, the RX-3 or the Up! GTI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Up! GTI is faster, beating the RX-3 by 0.12 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX-3 vs the Up! GTI?
The RX-3 hits 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, while the Up! GTI does it in 8.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RX-3 produces 110 hp; the Up! GTI produces 115 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RX-3 tops out at 180 km/h, and the Up! GTI reaches 196 km/h.
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