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The Volkswagen Golf zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 74 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Volkswagen Golf 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Volkswagen Golf is 2008 Volkswagen Golf HPA Motorsports R32 3-door Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 11.9 seconds at 123.2 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Volkswagen Golf is 1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS 5-door Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 18 seconds at 77 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Volkswagen Golf tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.85 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 15.15 seconds at 93.12 mph.

Average Volkswagen Golf 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2022
4.68 sec
13.12 sec
2020
7.70 sec
16.10 sec
2019
7.00 sec
15.45 sec
2018
6.40 sec
14.84 sec
2017
7.39 sec
15.77 sec
2016
6.75 sec
15.08 sec
2015
7.08 sec
15.35 sec
2012
6.20 sec
14.60 sec
2010
7.99 sec
16.14 sec
2008
5.28 sec
13.92 sec
2004
5.48 sec
13.76 sec
2000
7.60 sec
16.00 sec
1999
10.60 sec
18.00 sec
1994
9.10 sec
17.00 sec
1988
9.60 sec
17.10 sec
1985
10.60 sec
17.70 sec

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2022 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Volkswagen Golf is 4.68 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.12 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
3.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  111
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.4 sec @  106 mph
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.8 sec @  108.7
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  103.3
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
12.5 sec @  111

2020 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2020 Volkswagen Golf is 7.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.1

2019 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Volkswagen Golf is 7.00 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.8 sec @  104
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Golf S 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Golf SE 5-door hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen Golf SE 5-door hatchback
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  85.6

2018 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2018 Volkswagen Golf is 6.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.84 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4MOTION Wagon
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4MOTION Wagon
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  87.8
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.4 sec @  104
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.1 sec @  100.4
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  89

2017 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Volkswagen Golf is 7.39 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.77 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SE 4MOTION Wagon
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  88
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4MOTION Wagon
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  87
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL 4MOTION Wagon
0-60 Time
7.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  86.7
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf e-Golf SEL Premium 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 4MOTION
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  89
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI Wolfsburg 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  93
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI Wolfsburg 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90

2016 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Volkswagen Golf is 6.75 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.08 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Golf e-Golf SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @  79
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  105
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.7 sec @  103
Vehicle
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  89.6

2015 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2015 Volkswagen Golf is 7.08 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf e-Golf SEL Premium 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  80.4
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTE Plug-In 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  96.5
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  105.7
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.2 sec @  106
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.1 sec @  104.9
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.7 sec @  103
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
4.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.5 sec @  101.3
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI SEL
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI SE
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  89
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI SEL
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  88
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  84
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  83.6
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI SEL 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  87
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  92
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  89
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88.3
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  87.8

2012 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Volkswagen Golf is 6.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  89
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  89.2
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  99
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  100.1
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  97.9
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Golf R 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14 sec @  100

2010 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 Volkswagen Golf is 7.99 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.14 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  86.9
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  85
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  84.7
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  83.8
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83.9
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  84.1
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen Golf TSI 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.8 sec @  89.6

2008 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2008 Volkswagen Golf is 5.28 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.92 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Golf HPA Motorsports R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
3.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.9 sec @  123.2
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  98
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  97
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  94.5
Vehicle
2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  98

2004 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Volkswagen Golf is 5.48 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.76 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Golf HPA Motorsports Stage II Twin Turbo R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
3.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
11.7 sec @  119
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  97
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  97.6
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen Golf R32 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.1 sec @  99.2

2000 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Volkswagen Golf is 7.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.8T 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  86.3

1999 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Volkswagen Golf is 10.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Volkswagen Golf GLS 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
10.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18 sec @  77 mph

1994 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1994 Volkswagen Golf is 9.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1994 Volkswagen Golf LE 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  80

1988 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1988 Volkswagen Golf is 9.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1988 Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.1 sec @  80

1985 Volkswagen Golf 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1985 Volkswagen Golf is 10.60 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1985 Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
10.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.7 sec @  77

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Volkswagen Golf 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Volkswagen Golf for all model years available in our database.

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