Golf GTI vs CT4

Volkswagen · Cadillac

1/4 Mile winner

Golf GTI

Beats the CT4 by 0.09s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Golf GTI beats the CT4 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Golf GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

245 hp

237 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

2.0L Turbo I4

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

350 Nm

Price

$31,965

$34,395

Simulated race times

Distance

Golf GTI

CT4

100 m

6.290s

6.338s

1/8 mile

9.267s

9.334s

1/4 mile

13.860s

13.954s

1 km

24.574s

24.713s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Golf GTI is $31,965 vs $34,395 for the CT4 — a $2,430 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Golf GTI or the CT4?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Golf GTI is faster, beating the CT4 by 0.09 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Golf GTI vs the CT4?

The Golf GTI hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the CT4 does it in 6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Golf GTI produces 245 hp; the CT4 produces 237 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Golf GTI tops out at 250 km/h, and the CT4 reaches 250 km/h.

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