Volkswagen California performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen California makes 177 hp and 340 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 13.0s, about 12.2s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 19.24s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 5% of the cars in our database, with more power than 26% of them and a higher top speed than 16%. That works out to roughly 395 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen California ranks against 1,484 cars
Volkswagen California vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen California | 177 | 13.0s | 180 km/h | 19.24s |
| Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear | 145 | 13.0s | 170 km/h | 19.22s |
| Tata Motors Aria | 138 | 13.0s | 162 km/h | 19.19s |
| Volkswagen Crafter | 140 | 13.0s | 160 km/h | 19.18s |
| Volkswagen Santana | 110 | 12.9s | 190 km/h | 19.21s |
| Nissan Rasheen | 105 | 13.0s | 165 km/h | 19.20s |
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Volkswagen California FAQ
What is the Volkswagen California 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen California does 0-60 mph in about 12.2s, based on its 13.0s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen California?
The listed top speed is 112 mph, or 180 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen California have?
The Volkswagen California is listed at 177 hp with 340 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen California quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen California quarter-mile at 19.24s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen California?
Similar performance rivals include Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear, Tata Motors Aria, Volkswagen Crafter.