California vs Aria
Volkswagen · Tata Motors
1/4 Mile winner
Aria
Beats the California by 0.06s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Aria beats the California by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Aria thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
177 hp
138 hp
0–100 km/h
13s
13s
Top speed
180 km/h
162 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.2L Dicor Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
340 Nm
320 Nm
Price
$70,000
$19,000
Simulated race times
Distance
California
Aria
100 m
8.734s
8.573s
1/8 mile
12.867s
12.709s
1/4 mile
19.245s
19.189s
1 km
34.123s
34.716s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Aria is $19,000 vs $70,000 for the California — a $51,000 gap. Power: California makes 39 hp more (177 vs 138). Top speed: California runs to 180 km/h, 18 km/h higher than Aria.
FAQ
Which is faster, the California or the Aria?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Aria is faster, beating the California by 0.06 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the California vs the Aria?
The California hits 100 km/h in 13 seconds, while the Aria does it in 13 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The California produces 177 hp; the Aria produces 138 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The California tops out at 180 km/h, and the Aria reaches 162 km/h.
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