Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet makes 158 hp and 200 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 8.4s, about 7.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.11s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 29% of the cars in our database, with more power than 22% of them and a higher top speed than 55%. That works out to roughly 190 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet ranks against 1,483 cars
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet | 158 | 8.4s | 217 km/h | 16.11s |
| BMW 118D | 150 | 8.4s | 216 km/h | 16.11s |
| BMW 118D Sport Line | 150 | 8.4s | 216 km/h | 16.11s |
| SEAT Leon FR 1.5 eTSI | 150 | 8.4s | 220 km/h | 16.10s |
| Mazda Xedos 6 | 170 | 8.5s | 215 km/h | 16.19s |
| Peugeot 508 SW (station Wagon) | 180 | 8.4s | 220 km/h | 16.10s |
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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet does 0-60 mph in about 7.9s, based on its 8.4s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?
The listed top speed is 135 mph, or 217 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet have?
The Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is listed at 158 hp with 200 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet quarter-mile at 16.11s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet?
Similar performance rivals include BMW 118D, BMW 118D Sport Line, SEAT Leon FR 1.5 eTSI.