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Which is faster?
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 and the Mazda RX-8 Sport S2 are evenly matched across 6 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Golf GTI Mk6 | Mazda RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Sport S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2010-2014 | 2008-2012 |
| horsepower | 210 | 212 |
| torque (N_M) | 281 | 216 |
| weight (KG) | 1,541 | 1,390 |
| Power to Weight | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Rank | #332 | #336 |
| Tire |
220 P-ZERO NERO
225/40/18 |
140 RE040
225/45/18 |
| engine Description | inline4 16V DOHC Turbo | 1.3L RENESIS two-rotor rotary engine |
| gearbox | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD & SHORT-THROW SHIFTER |
| drive Type | FWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2578 | 2700 |
| width (MM) | 1779 | 1770 |
| length (MM) | 4213 | 4460 |
| height (MM) | 1469 | 1341 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 7 SECs | 6 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 238 | 241 |
| price MSRP | $ 48,490 | $ 26,645 |
| Current Value | $ 12,000 | $ 10,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +1.1s | +8.62s |
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Golf GTI Mk6 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Golf GTI Mk6 Golf GTI… | RX-8 Sport S2 RX-8 Spo… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) | 2:32.2 | 2:34.8 | -2.6 | Med / Med | 220 / 100 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:11.29 | 2:19.97 | -8.68 | Heavy / Race | 100 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:46.46 | 1:49.49 | -3.03 | Med / Light | 220 / 400 | ▶ VS ▶ |
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