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California vs Santana

Volkswagen · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner
Santana
Beats the California by 0.04s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Santana beats the California by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Santana thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
177 hp
110 hp
0–100 km/h
13s
12.9s
Top speed
180 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
1.5L I4 Gas
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
340 Nm
145 Nm
Price
$70,000
$15,000

Simulated race times

Distance
California
Santana
100 m
8.734s
8.772s
1/8 mile
12.867s
12.890s
1/4 mile
19.245s
19.205s
1 km
34.123s
33.770s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Santana is $15,000 vs $70,000 for the California — a $55,000 gap. Power: California makes 67 hp more (177 vs 110). Top speed: Santana runs to 190 km/h, 10 km/h higher than California.

FAQ

Which is faster, the California or the Santana?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Santana is faster, beating the California by 0.04 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the California vs the Santana?

The California hits 100 km/h in 13 seconds, while the Santana does it in 12.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The California produces 177 hp; the Santana produces 110 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The California tops out at 180 km/h, and the Santana reaches 190 km/h.

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