VW Golf GTI vs Peugeot 206 RC
| Category | Peugeot 206 RC | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 177 / 175 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 202 / 149 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1082 / 2385 | 1404 / 3095 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 164 / 161 | 142 / 141 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €25,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Peugeot 206 RC | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Knutstorp | 1:20.70 | 1:20.60 |
| Oschersleben | 1:58.50 | 1:54.55 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.20 | 1:19.60 |
| Balocco | 3:08.40 | 3:08.50 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:39.95 | 1:39.70 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:26.24 | 1:27.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Peugeot 206 RC | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 19.1 s | 17.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 36.3 s | 32.2 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 30.6 s @ 191.0 kph | 29.8 s @ 194.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 28.8 s | 25.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.4 s | 16.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.9 s @ 77.7 mph | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.9 s | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.8 s @ 115.0 mph | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Peugeot 206 RC | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 kph (140 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.43 g (4 m/s²) | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Peugeot 206 RC | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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