Volkswagen Golf performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf makes 215 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 8.5s, about 8.0s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.20s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 26% of the cars in our database, with more power than 37% of them and a higher top speed than 47%. That works out to roughly 107 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Golf ranks against 1,484 cars
Volkswagen Golf vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 215 | 8.5s | 210 km/h | 16.20s |
| Nissan Gloria | 210 | 8.6s | 210 km/h | 16.28s |
| Mazda Atenza | 192 | 8.5s | 210 km/h | 16.20s |
| Volkswagen Passat B8 | 215 | 8.7s | 210 km/h | 16.36s |
| Kia Sorento LX | 191 | 8.5s | 210 km/h | 16.20s |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 190 | 8.5s | 209 km/h | 16.21s |
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Volkswagen Golf FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf does 0-60 mph in about 8.0s, based on its 8.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf?
The listed top speed is 130 mph, or 210 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf have?
The Volkswagen Golf is listed at 215 hp with 250 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf quarter-mile at 16.20s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan Gloria, Mazda Atenza, Volkswagen Passat B8.