508 vs Golf TDI
Peugeot · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
508
Beats the Golf TDI by 0.04s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 508 beats the Golf TDI by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 508 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
180 hp
167 hp
0–100 km/h
8s
8s
Top speed
235 km/h
220 km/h
Engine
Inline-4
2.0L Diesel I4
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
300 Nm
350 Nm
Price
$35,500
$28,000
Simulated race times
Distance
508
Golf TDI
100 m
7.202s
7.166s
1/8 mile
10.576s
10.556s
1/4 mile
15.742s
15.785s
1 km
27.623s
27.977s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf TDI is $28,000 vs $35,500 for the 508 — a $7,500 gap. Power: 508 makes 13 hp more (180 vs 167). Top speed: 508 runs to 235 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Golf TDI.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 508 or the Golf TDI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 508 is faster, beating the Golf TDI by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 508 vs the Golf TDI?
The 508 hits 100 km/h in 8 seconds, while the Golf TDI does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 508 produces 180 hp; the Golf TDI produces 167 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 508 tops out at 235 km/h, and the Golf TDI reaches 220 km/h.
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