Up! GTI vs NX Coupe
Volkswagen · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Up! GTI
Beats the NX Coupe by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Up! GTI beats the NX Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Up! GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
115 hp
140 hp
0–100 km/h
8.8s
9s
Top speed
196 km/h
200 km/h
Engine
1.0L Turbo I3
2.0L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
200 Nm
180 Nm
Price
$20,000
$22,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Up! GTI
NX Coupe
100 m
7.402s
7.493s
1/8 mile
10.947s
11.064s
1/4 mile
16.471s
16.606s
1 km
29.577s
29.662s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Up! GTI is $20,000 vs $22,000 for the NX Coupe — a $2,000 gap. Power: NX Coupe makes 25 hp more (115 vs 140). 0–100 km/h: Up! GTI is 0.20s quicker (8.8s vs 9s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Up! GTI or the NX Coupe?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Up! GTI is faster, beating the NX Coupe by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Up! GTI vs the NX Coupe?
The Up! GTI hits 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, while the NX Coupe does it in 9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Up! GTI produces 115 hp; the NX Coupe produces 140 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Up! GTI tops out at 196 km/h, and the NX Coupe reaches 200 km/h.
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