RX-7 vs Arteon 280 TSI

Mazda · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

RX-7

Beats the Arteon 280 TSI by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RX-7 beats the Arteon 280 TSI by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RX-7 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

276 hp

280 hp

0–100 km/h

5.5s

5.6s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

1.3L Rotary Twin-Turbo

2.0L I4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

314 Nm

350 Nm

Price

$40,000

$50,000

Simulated race times

Distance

RX-7

Arteon 280 TSI

100 m

6.093s

6.143s

1/8 mile

8.989s

9.060s

1/4 mile

13.476s

13.573s

1 km

24.009s

24.152s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: RX-7 is $40,000 vs $50,000 for the Arteon 280 TSI — a $10,000 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the RX-7 or the Arteon 280 TSI?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RX-7 is faster, beating the Arteon 280 TSI by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX-7 vs the Arteon 280 TSI?

The RX-7 hits 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, while the Arteon 280 TSI does it in 5.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RX-7 produces 276 hp; the Arteon 280 TSI produces 280 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The RX-7 tops out at 250 km/h, and the Arteon 280 TSI reaches 250 km/h.

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