Fastest AWD cars under $50,000

AWD launches hard, especially when the price stays under $50,000. This list filters affordable all-wheel-drive performance cars and ranks them by 0-100 km/h.

Top result: Volkswagen Golf R

The current Carspeed leader for fastest awd cars under $50,000 is the Volkswagen Golf R, with 315 hp, a 4.6s 0-100 km/h time and a 155 mph top speed. Closest challengers include the Audi S3 quattro.

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#
Car
0-100
HP
Action
1
Golf R
Volkswagen
4.6s
315
2
4.7s
328
3
4.8s
302
4
WRX STI
Subaru
4.9s
310
6
5s
291
8
WRX tS
Subaru
5.4s
271
9
GR86
Toyota
5.6s
228
11
5.9s
265
12
5.9s
288
14
C 300 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz
5.9s
255
15
5.9s
255
16
6s
255
17
GLC 300 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz
6s
255
19
Golf R32
Volkswagen
6.2s
240
21
6.2s
241
22
6.2s
241
24
Taurus
Ford
6.5s
282
26
6.6s
272
27
6.6s
272
28
6.6s
272
30
CLA 250 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz
6.7s
221
31
6.9s
190
32
GLA 250 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz
6.9s
221
33
GLB 250 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz
6.9s
221
34
7.2s
178
35
7.3s
240
36
7.8s
182

Fastest AWD cars under $50,000 FAQ

What is the best result in fastest awd cars under $50,000?

The top-ranked car is the Volkswagen Golf R, listed at 315 hp with a 4.6s 0-100 km/h time.

How is fastest awd cars under $50,000 ranked?

Carspeed filters the vehicle database for this query, then sorts the list by quickest 0-100 km/h time using published specs and simulator data.

Can I compare cars from this ranking?

Yes. You can race or compare any car in the table, including Golf R vs S3 quattro.

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