Volkswagen Golf Variant performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf Variant makes 140 hp and 320 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.5s, about 7.0s 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 15.38s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 37% of the cars in our database, with more power than 16% of them and a higher top speed than 55%. That works out to roughly 229 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Golf Variant ranks against 1,484 cars
Volkswagen Golf Variant vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Variant | 140 | 7.5s | 220 km/h | 15.38s |
| Volkswagen Scirocco 16V | 137 | 7.1s | 220 km/h | 15.05s |
| Mazda Savanna RX-7 | 165 | 7.5s | 230 km/h | 15.35s |
| Peugeot 3008 GT | 200 | 7.5s | 220 km/h | 15.38s |
| Mazda Xedos 9 | 200 | 7.5s | 220 km/h | 15.38s |
| BMW 120D Efficientdynamics | 163 | 7.7s | 225 km/h | 15.53s |
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Volkswagen Golf Variant FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Golf Variant 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Golf Variant does 0-60 mph in about 7.0s, based on its 7.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Golf Variant?
The listed top speed is 137 mph, or 220 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Golf Variant have?
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is listed at 140 hp with 320 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Golf Variant quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Golf Variant quarter-mile at 15.38s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Golf Variant?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Scirocco 16V, Mazda Savanna RX-7, Peugeot 3008 GT.