Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI 2021 vs Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI 2017

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

MetricVolkswagen Golf 8 GTIVolkswagen Golf 7 GTIWinner
1/4 Mile13.50s14.10sGolf 8 GTI
0-60 MPH5.90s6.20sGolf 8 GTI
0-100 KM/H6.20s6.40sGolf 8 GTI
Trap Speed166 km/h158 km/hGolf 8 GTI
Horsepower245 HP230 HPGolf 8 GTI
Torque370 Nm350 NmGolf 8 GTI
Weight1430 kg1380 kgGolf 7 GTI
DrivetrainFWDFWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
Golf 8 GTI
13.5s
Golf 7 GTI
14.1s
0-60 MPHLower is better
Golf 8 GTI
5.9s
Golf 7 GTI
6.2s
HorsepowerHigher is better
Golf 8 GTI
245 HP
Golf 7 GTI
230 HP

Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI 2021 wins this drag race with a 13.50s quarter mile, beating the Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI 2017 by 0.6 seconds.

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