BMW 6 E24 1987 vs Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI 2012

Head-to-head 1/4 mile and performance comparison

MetricBMW 6 E24Volkswagen Golf 6 GTIWinner
1/4 Mile14.70s14.50sGolf 6 GTI
0-60 MPH6.40s6.70s6 E24
0-100 KM/H6.70s6.90s6 E24
Trap Speed157 km/h154 km/h6 E24
Horsepower256 HP210 HP6 E24
Torque330 Nm280 Nm6 E24
Weight1600 kg1350 kgGolf 6 GTI
DrivetrainRWDFWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
6 E24
14.7s
Golf 6 GTI
14.5s
0-60 MPHLower is better
6 E24
6.4s
Golf 6 GTI
6.7s
HorsepowerHigher is better
6 E24
256 HP
Golf 6 GTI
210 HP

Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI 2012 wins this drag race with a 14.50s quarter mile, beating the BMW 6 E24 1987 by 0.2 seconds.

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