Polo GTI Plus vs 508 GT
Volkswagen · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
Polo GTI Plus
Beats the 508 GT by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polo GTI Plus beats the 508 GT by a hair, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Polo GTI Plus thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
207 hp
225 hp
0–100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
Top speed
237 km/h
235 km/h
Engine
2.0L I4 Turbo
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
320 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$30,000
$40,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Polo GTI Plus
508 GT
100 m
6.645s
6.687s
1/8 mile
9.789s
9.851s
1/4 mile
14.640s
14.735s
1 km
25.951s
26.129s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Polo GTI Plus is $30,000 vs $40,000 for the 508 GT — a $10,000 gap. Power: 508 GT makes 18 hp more (207 vs 225).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Polo GTI Plus or the 508 GT?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polo GTI Plus is faster, beating the 508 GT by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Polo GTI Plus vs the 508 GT?
The Polo GTI Plus hits 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the 508 GT does it in 6.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Polo GTI Plus produces 207 hp; the 508 GT produces 225 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Polo GTI Plus tops out at 237 km/h, and the 508 GT reaches 235 km/h.
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