Golf GTI vs 430I Coupe

Volkswagen · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

430I Coupe

Beats the Golf GTI by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 430I Coupe beats the Golf GTI by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 430I Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

245 hp

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

5.8s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

350 Nm

400 Nm

Price

$31,965

$48,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Golf GTI

430I Coupe

100 m

6.290s

6.241s

1/8 mile

9.267s

9.198s

1/4 mile

13.860s

13.765s

1 km

24.574s

24.434s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf GTI is $31,965 vs $48,000 for the 430I Coupe — a $16,035 gap. Power: 430I Coupe makes 10 hp more (245 vs 255). 0–100 km/h: 430I Coupe is 0.10s quicker (5.9s vs 5.8s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Golf GTI or the 430I Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 430I Coupe is faster, beating the Golf GTI by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Golf GTI vs the 430I Coupe?

The Golf GTI hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the 430I Coupe does it in 5.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Golf GTI produces 245 hp; the 430I Coupe produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Golf GTI tops out at 250 km/h, and the 430I Coupe reaches 250 km/h.

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