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Performance Rating Comparison Table (Units are in Percentage)
Need for Speed Underground

Performance Rating Comparison Table (Units are in Percentage)

Break down the performance stats for every car in Need for Speed Underground. See how Stock, Level 3, and Level 3 with Unique upgrades stack up in Acceleration, Top Speed, and Handling.

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Break down the performance stats for every car in Need for Speed Underground. See how Stock, Level 3, and Level 3 with Unique upgrades stack up in Acceleration, Top Speed, and Handling.

Alright, so you've been cruising around in Need for Speed Underground and you're wondering which ride truly packs the most punch, right? This table breaks down how each car stacks up in three key areas: Acceleration (Acc), Top Speed (Top), and Handling (Han). We're looking at the stock stats, what you get with a full Level 3 upgrade, and the absolute best you can achieve with Level 3 parts plus the unique Engine, ECU, and NOS upgrades. Think of it as your cheat sheet to picking the perfect car for any situation.

The numbers you see are percentages, so a higher number is always better. This is super helpful when you're deciding if that fancy new car is actually an upgrade or just looks cool. Sometimes a car might have killer acceleration but struggle with top speed, or vice-versa. Knowing these stats helps you tune your expectations and your garage!

Car Stock Acc Stock Top Stock Han Level 3 Acc Level 3 Top Level 3 Han Lvl 3 w/Unique Engine+ECU+NOS Acc Lvl 3 w/Unique Engine+ECU+NOS Top Lvl 3 w/Unique Engine+ECU+NOS Han
Volkswagen Golf GTI 3 4 23 77 99 77 87 100 77
Honda Civic Si Coupe 5 13 32 81 97 78 91 100 78
Peugeot 206 7 11 27 81 93 79 91 97 79
Mazda Miata MX-5 7 13 41 85 93 82 95 100 82
Dodge Neon 7 17 26 90 93 70 100 97 70
Mitsubishi Eclipse 11 35 33 80 99 85 89 100 85
Toyota Celica GT-S 13 26 39 82 90 74 93 94 74
Mazda RX-7 23 39 30 83 99 71 94 100 71
Mitsubishi Lancer 3 7 19 93 97 73 100 100 73
Ford Focus ZX3 5 11 31 85 93 76 96 100 76
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS 8 20 27 79 93 84 88 97 84
Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 9 20 25 81 97 73 91 100 73
Nissan Sentra SE-R 9 26 21 83 87 69 92 100 76
Nissan 240SX SE 9 17 25 83 93 78 93 97 78
Toyota Supra 10 39 19 82 100 76 92 100 76
Acura RSX Type-S 11 33 27 79 97 70 89 100 70
Acura Integra Type-R 14 7 33 78 90 73 87 94 73
Nissan 350Z 15 35 18 75 100 77 83 100 77
Honda S2000 18 35 31 69 99 74 79 100 74
Nissan Skyline R34 25 57 32 89 99 85 98 100 91
Tips for Picking Your Ride
  • Early Game Powerhouses: Look at cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer or Dodge Neon. They start with pretty decent stats and get massive boosts with upgrades, making them great for the early to mid-game. The Lancer, in particular, hits 100% in Acc and Top Speed with its final upgrades!
  • Handling is Key: If you find yourself spinning out or struggling to take corners, pay close attention to the Handling (Han) stat. Cars like the Mazda Miata MX-5 and Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS offer solid handling, which can be more important than raw speed on some tracks.
  • The Best of the Best: For the ultimate performance, the Nissan Skyline R34 is hard to beat. It has the highest stock stats in Acceleration and Top Speed, and even with full upgrades, it maintains incredibly high numbers across the board. The Toyota Supra and Nissan 350Z are also strong contenders for top-tier performance.
  • Don't Underestimate the Basics: Even cars that don't look like much stock, like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, can become surprisingly capable once you dump Level 3 upgrades into them. It's all about how far they can be pushed!

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