Volkswagen Up! GTI performance summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Up! GTI makes 115 hp and 200 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 8.8s, about 8.3s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 122 mph (196 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.47s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 25% of the cars in our database, with more power than 9% of them and a higher top speed than 34%. That works out to roughly 174 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Up! GTI ranks against 1,483 cars
Volkswagen Up! GTI vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Up! GTI | 115 | 8.8s | 196 km/h | 16.47s |
| Peugeot 308 Saloon | 130 | 9.0s | 200 km/h | 16.61s |
| Mazda Eunos 500 | 135 | 9.0s | 200 km/h | 16.61s |
| Nissan Qashqai | 156 | 8.9s | 195 km/h | 16.55s |
| Nissan NX Coupe | 140 | 9.0s | 200 km/h | 16.61s |
| MAZDA3 | 155 | 8.9s | 200 km/h | 16.53s |
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Volkswagen Up! GTI FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Up! GTI 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Up! GTI does 0-60 mph in about 8.3s, based on its 8.8s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Up! GTI?
The listed top speed is 122 mph, or 196 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Up! GTI have?
The Volkswagen Up! GTI is listed at 115 hp with 200 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Up! GTI quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Up! GTI quarter-mile at 16.47s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Up! GTI?
Similar performance rivals include Peugeot 308 Saloon, Mazda Eunos 500, Nissan Qashqai.