Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 makes 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.1s, about 3.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 12.43s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 83% of the cars in our database, with more power than 49% of them and a higher top speed than 34%. That works out to roughly 165 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 ranks against 1,484 cars
Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 | 272 | 4.1s | 200 km/h | 12.43s |
| Subaru Solterra Touring | 338 | 4.4s | 180 km/h | 12.97s |
| Jaguar I-Pace Electric Performance | 400 | 4.5s | 200 km/h | 12.83s |
| Jaguar I-Pace HSE | 400 | 4.5s | 200 km/h | 12.83s |
| Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE | 400 | 4.5s | 200 km/h | 12.83s |
| Jaguar I-Pace First Edition | 400 | 4.5s | 200 km/h | 12.83s |
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Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 does 0-60 mph in about 3.9s, based on its 4.1s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5?
The listed top speed is 124 mph, or 200 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 have?
The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 is listed at 272 hp with 400 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 quarter-mile at 12.43s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Polo GTI R5?
Similar performance rivals include Subaru Solterra Touring, Jaguar I-Pace Electric Performance, Jaguar I-Pace HSE.