Volkswagen Golf TDI performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf TDI makes 167 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 8.0s, about 7.5s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.79s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 31% of the cars in our database, with more power than 23% of them and a higher top speed than 55%. That works out to roughly 168 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Golf TDI ranks against 1,483 cars
Volkswagen Golf TDI vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf TDI | 167 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI | 190 | 8.0s | 220 km/h | 15.79s |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant TDI | 167 | 7.8s | 220 km/h | 15.63s |
| Peugeot 508 Allure | 180 | 8.0s | 225 km/h | 15.77s |
| Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo | 150 | 8.0s | 225 km/h | 15.77s |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant Alltrack | 175 | 7.8s | 220 km/h | 15.63s |
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Volkswagen Golf TDI FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf TDI 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf TDI does 0-60 mph in about 7.5s, based on its 8.0s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf TDI?
The listed top speed is 137 mph, or 220 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf TDI have?
The Volkswagen Golf TDI is listed at 167 hp with 350 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf TDI quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf TDI quarter-mile at 15.79s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf TDI?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI, Volkswagen Golf Variant TDI, Peugeot 508 Allure.