86 vs 208 GTI
Toyota · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
86
Beats the 208 GTI by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 86 beats the 208 GTI by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 86 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
205 hp
208 hp
0–100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
Top speed
226 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
BOXER-4
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
205 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$27,000
$28,000
Simulated race times
Distance
86
208 GTI
100 m
6.490s
6.543s
1/8 mile
9.593s
9.659s
1/4 mile
14.421s
14.492s
1 km
25.849s
25.869s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 86 is $27,000 vs $28,000 for the 208 GTI — a $1,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 86 or the 208 GTI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 86 is faster, beating the 208 GTI by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 86 vs the 208 GTI?
The 86 hits 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, while the 208 GTI does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 86 produces 205 hp; the 208 GTI produces 208 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 86 tops out at 226 km/h, and the 208 GTI reaches 230 km/h.
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