Volkswagen Golf GTI performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes 245 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 5.9s, about 5.5s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 13.86s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 61% of the cars in our database, with more power than 43% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 130 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Golf GTI ranks against 1,483 cars
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | 245 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| BMW 530I | 248 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| BMW 230i Coupe | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC (W205 Facelift) | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 (W205) | 241 | 6.0s | 250 km/h | 13.95s |
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Volkswagen Golf GTI FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf GTI 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf GTI does 0-60 mph in about 5.5s, based on its 5.9s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf GTI have?
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is listed at 245 hp with 350 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf GTI quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf GTI quarter-mile at 13.86s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf GTI?
Similar performance rivals include BMW 530I, BMW 230i Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC.