Volkswagen Golf R performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R makes 315 hp and 420 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.6s, about 4.3s 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 12.56s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 77% of the cars in our database, with more power than 59% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 142 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Golf R vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R | 315 | 4.6s | 250 km/h | 12.56s |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 | 306 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
| Audi S3 quattro | 328 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
| Nissan 370Z | 332 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
| Audi S3 Sedan | 306 | 4.8s | 250 km/h | 12.77s |
| BMW M135I Xdrive | 302 | 4.8s | 250 km/h | 12.77s |
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Volkswagen Golf R FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf R 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf R does 0-60 mph in about 4.3s, based on its 4.6s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf R?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf R have?
The Volkswagen Golf R is listed at 315 hp with 420 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf R quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf R quarter-mile at 12.56s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf R?
Similar performance rivals include Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35, Audi S3 quattro, Nissan 370Z.