Sport Sedan Shootout
November 11, 2008 by Matt Brogan
- Introduction
- BMW 135i Coupe
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TC-SST
- Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec R
- Volkswagen Golf R32 4MOTION
- She Says
- Conclusion
- Specifications
Specifications
BMW 135i:
- Engine: 2979cc in-line six-cylinder
- Power: 225kW @ 5800rpm
- Torque: 400Nm @ 1300rpm
- Induction: Direct Injection Twin Turbo
- Transmission: Six-speed manual
- Driven Wheels: Rear
- Brakes: Discs with ABS, CBC, EBA & EBD
- Top Speed: 250km/h
- 0-100km/h: 5.3 seconds
- CO2 Emissions: 229g/km
- Fuel Consumption: 9.6 litres/100km
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 53 litre
- Fuel Type: 98RON petrol
- EuroNCAP Rating: Five star
- Airbags: Front, Side & Curtain
- Safety: ESP with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: N/A
- Turning Circle: 10.7 metres
- Warranty: 3 year/Unlimited Kilometre
- Weight: 1485kg (Tare)
- Wheels: 18 x 7.5-inch (F) 18 x 8.5-inch (R)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TC-SST:
- Engine: 1998cc in-line four-cylinder
- Power: 217kW @ 6500rpm
- Torque: 366Nm @ 3500rpm
- Induction: Multi Point Turbo
- Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch manual
- Differential: Front, centre & rear with LSD
- Driven Wheels: All
- Brakes: Discs with ABS, EBA & EBD
- Top Speed: 242km/h
- 0-100km/h: 5.9 seconds
- CO2 Emissions: 252g /km
- Fuel Consumption: 10.5 litres/100km
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 litres
- Fuel Type: 98RON petrol
- ANCAP Rating: Five star
- Airbags: Front, side, knee & curtain
- Safety: ESP with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: Space Saver
- Turning Circle: 11.8 metres
- Warranty: 5 year/130,000km
- Weight: 1,565kg (Tare)
- Wheels: 18 x 8.5-inch Alloy
Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec R:
- Engine: 2457cc horizontally-opposed four-cylinder
- Power: 221kW @ 6000rpm
- Torque: 407Nm @ 4000rpm
- Induction: Mulit Point Turbo
- Transmission: Six-speed manual
- Driven Wheels: All
- Brakes: Discs with ABS, EBA & EBD
- Top Speed: 250km/h
- 0-100km/h: 5.2 seconds
- CO2 Emissions: 243g/km
- Fuel Consumption: 10.3 litres/100km
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres
- Fuel Type: 98RON petrol
- ANCAP Rating: Five star
- Airbags: Front, side & curtain
- Safety: ESP with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: Space Saver
- Turning Circle: N/A
- Warranty: 3 year / Unlimited Kilometre
- Weight: 1505kg (Tare)
- Wheels: Alloy 18-inch
Volkswagen Golf R32 4MOTION:
- Engine: 3189cc vee-configuration six-cylinder
- Power: 184kW @ 6300rpm
- Torque: 320Nm @ 2500rpm
- Induction: Direct Injection
- Transmission: Six-speed manual
- Driven Wheels: All
- Brakes: Discs with ABS, EBA & EBD
- Top Speed: 250km/h
- 0-100km/h: 6.5 seconds
- CO2 Emissions: 269g/km
- Fuel Consumption: 10.8 litres/100km
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres
- Fuel Type: 98RON petrol
- ANCAP Rating: Five star
- Airbags: Front, side & curtain
- Safety: ESP with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: Space Saver
- Turning Circle: 10.9 metres
- Warranty: 3 year/100,000km
- Weight: 1,548kg (Tare)
- Wheels:Alloy 18 x 7.5-inch
- Introduction
- BMW 135i Coupe
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TC-SST
- Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec R
- Volkswagen Golf R32 4MOTION
- She Says
- Conclusion
- Specifications
Good review. Whilst not the fastest, R32 is a great all-arounder. Would have been good to perhaps include teh passat R36 sedan also.
I think the 135i and R32 look classy in the metal. The fact that the 3 x turbomills in this comparison can be upped in power with a freer flowing exhaust will further the difference in performance they offer.
The 135i is the true street machine here, whilst the Evo & Sti are track & wet/offroad weapons. I could imagine myself smoking the rears of the 135i with the kids in the back…
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As an owner of a recently purchased 2007 R32 5 door with a DSG gearbox, your report is spot on! A beautifully built and superbly optioned car that is a great day to day drive and simply exhilarating when you give a bit of stick! Just one tip when driving it hard…windows down and radio off!!!… that exhaust note is simply insane!!!
I’m confused CarAdvice!!!! You call this the “Sport Sedan Shootout” When there is only one sedan in the WHOLE bloody test!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duck says:
“I’m confused CarAdvice!!!! You call this the “Sport Sedan Shootout” When there is only one sedan in the WHOLE bloody test!!!!!!!!!!!! ”
My sentiments exactly! The STi and R32 are hatchbacks, the 135 is a coupe leaving the EVO as the only sedan… meaning it should win by default no? lol :)
Call me a traditionalist but isn’t someone who buys a sportscar after something sporty? Comfort and practicality would be a distant second and third for a purist.
A better title for this review would have been Germany v Japan under $75k!
Totally agree Hans!
Did anyone realise that the title says Super Sedan Shootout and two competitors are Hatches!!!