Which is faster?

The Volkswagen Golf GTI S Mk7 is faster — 5.2s quicker on average across 5 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mazda Miata MX-5 Club Miata MX-5 Club	Volkswagen Golf GTI S Mk7 Golf GTI S Mk7
Model Years	2013-2024	2015-2019
horsepower	155	210
torque (N_M)	201	350
weight (KG)	1,058	1,348
Power to Weight	0.15	0.16
Rank	#283	-
Tire	280 POTENZA S001 205/45/17	260 CINTURATO P7 225/40/18
engine Description	2.0L DOHC 16-valve I-4/155 hp @ 6,000 rpm	2.0L turbo I4 (EA888)
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL.	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	RWD	FWD
wheelbase (MM)	2309	2629
width (MM)	1735	1791
length (MM)	3914	4267
height (MM)	1240	1443
0 - 60 MPH	6 SECs	7 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	201	249
price MSRP	$ 28,600	$ 28,695
Current Value	$ 32,000	$ 30,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+8.23s	+10.88s