Z Proto vs Polo GTI R5
Nissan · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Z Proto
Beats the Polo GTI R5 by 0.61s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Z Proto beats the Polo GTI R5 decisively, finishing 0.61 seconds ahead. It's the 128 extra horsepower talking — the Z Proto simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
400 hp
272 hp
0–100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
Top speed
290 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
V6
1.6L Turbocharged Rally Engine
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
475 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$40,000
$45,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Z Proto
Polo GTI R5
100 m
5.358s
5.301s
1/8 mile
7.897s
8.005s
1/4 mile
11.822s
12.427s
1 km
20.998s
23.809s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Z Proto is $40,000 vs $45,000 for the Polo GTI R5 — a $5,000 gap. Power: Z Proto makes 128 hp more (400 vs 272). Top speed: Z Proto runs to 290 km/h, 90 km/h higher than Polo GTI R5.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Z Proto or the Polo GTI R5?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Z Proto is faster, beating the Polo GTI R5 by 0.61 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Z Proto vs the Polo GTI R5?
The Z Proto hits 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the Polo GTI R5 does it in 4.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Z Proto produces 400 hp; the Polo GTI R5 produces 272 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Z Proto tops out at 290 km/h, and the Polo GTI R5 reaches 200 km/h.
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