Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 8 GTD 2021

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

MetricVolkswagen Golf 6 GTIVolkswagen Golf 8 GTDWinner
1/4 Mile14.50s14.20sGolf 8 GTD
0-60 MPH6.70s7.10sGolf 6 GTI
0-100 KM/H6.90s7.30sGolf 6 GTI
Trap Speed154 km/h155 km/hGolf 8 GTD
Horsepower210 HP200 HPGolf 6 GTI
Torque280 Nm400 NmGolf 8 GTD
Weight1350 kg1459 kgGolf 6 GTI
DrivetrainFWDFWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
Golf 6 GTI
14.5s
Golf 8 GTD
14.2s
0-60 MPHLower is better
Golf 6 GTI
6.7s
Golf 8 GTD
7.1s
HorsepowerHigher is better
Golf 6 GTI
210 HP
Golf 8 GTD
200 HP

Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 8 GTD 2021 wins this drag race with a 14.20s quarter mile, beating the Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI 2012 by 0.3 seconds.

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