Volkswagen Golf Electric performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf Electric makes 136 hp and 290 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 10.4s, about 9.8s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 17.65s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 15% of the cars in our database, with more power than 14% of them and a higher top speed than 3%. That works out to roughly 243 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Golf Electric vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Electric | 136 | 10.4s | 140 km/h | 17.65s |
| Nissan Hardbody Truck | 134 | 10.6s | 160 km/h | 17.76s |
| Mazda MX-30 Electric | 143 | 9.7s | 140 km/h | 17.25s |
| Volkswagen Id. Buzz | 204 | 10.2s | 145 km/h | 17.53s |
| Volkswagen Id. Buzz Cargo | 204 | 10.2s | 145 km/h | 17.53s |
| Volkswagen Id. Buzz PRO | 204 | 10.2s | 145 km/h | 17.53s |
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Volkswagen Golf Electric FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf Electric 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf Electric does 0-60 mph in about 9.8s, based on its 10.4s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf Electric?
The listed top speed is 87 mph, or 140 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf Electric have?
The Volkswagen Golf Electric is listed at 136 hp with 290 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf Electric quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf Electric quarter-mile at 17.65s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf Electric?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan Hardbody Truck, Mazda MX-30 Electric, Volkswagen Id. Buzz.