Volkswagen Jetta GLI performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI makes 228 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 6.5s, about 6.1s 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 14.41s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 51% of the cars in our database, with more power than 40% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 136 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Jetta GLI ranks against 1,484 cars
Volkswagen Jetta GLI vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI | 228 | 6.5s | 250 km/h | 14.41s |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35TH | 228 | 6.5s | 250 km/h | 14.41s |
| Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line | 220 | 6.5s | 250 km/h | 14.41s |
| Volkswagen Scirocco GTS | 220 | 6.5s | 246 km/h | 14.43s |
| Jaguar XE | 250 | 6.5s | 250 km/h | 14.41s |
| Jaguar XF | 250 | 6.5s | 250 km/h | 14.41s |
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI does 0-60 mph in about 6.1s, based on its 6.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Jetta GLI have?
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is listed at 228 hp with 350 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Jetta GLI quarter-mile at 14.41s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Jetta GLI?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35TH, Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line, Volkswagen Scirocco GTS.