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Volkswagen GTI 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Volkswagen GTI zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 66 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

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

The fastest tested Volkswagen GTI is 2022 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec), which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.6 seconds at 105 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Volkswagen GTI is 1990 Volkswagen GTI Wolfsburg Edition 3-door Hatchback, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.2 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 17.5 seconds at 78 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volkswagen GTI tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 6.46 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 14.93 seconds at 95.48 mph.

Volkswagen GTI 0-60 times and quarter mile times

Average Volkswagen GTI 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2023
5.95 sec
14.45 sec
2022
5.72 sec
14.23 sec
2019
6.25 sec
14.78 sec
2018
5.98 sec
14.50 sec
2017
5.90 sec
14.60 sec
2015
5.86 sec
14.44 sec
2012
6.30 sec
14.83 sec
2010
6.20 sec
14.71 sec
2009
6.05 sec
14.65 sec
2007
6.25 sec
14.78 sec
2006
6.34 sec
14.82 sec
2004
6.10 sec
14.70 sec
2002
6.50 sec
15.15 sec
2000
7.57 sec
16.07 sec
1996
8.50 sec
16.40 sec
1995
6.90 sec
15.40 sec
1991
8.40 sec
16.80 sec
1990
10.20 sec
17.50 sec
1987
8.50 sec
16.45 sec
1985
7.20 sec
15.50 sec
1981
8.65 sec
16.59 sec

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2023 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
40th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Bridgestone Potenza Sport Enliten A0 Tires)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  98 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/30  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
40th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 Tires)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  99.5 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/29.6  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  100 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/32/30.2  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  99.1 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/32/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2022 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile
13.6 sec @  105
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/36/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile
13.9 sec @  103.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
26/36/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  102
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  99.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  96.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2019 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/31/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  98
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.4 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/27.2  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7A
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  99.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/31/--  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2018 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  98.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/27.4  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  98.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/33.4  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
SE 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2017 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sport 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/34/27  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2015 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  96.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/28.4  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Autobahn 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.3 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
S 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  98.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
S 3-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  99.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/26  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  100
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/29  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile
14.2 sec @  99.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/26  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  97.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/33/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  98.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
25/34/30  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2012 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/31/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  95.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/33/20.2  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  94.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/31/22.7  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2010 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  96.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/31/--  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  96.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/25  mpg
Source
Road & Track
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/31/24  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  97.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
24/32/21  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  96.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/31/25  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2009 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  94.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/18.1  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2007 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  94.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/27.5  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
5-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/17.3  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/25  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/16  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  94.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/20  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.1 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/29/28  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  94.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/21.4  mpg
Source
Road & Track

2004 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Oettinger 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile
14.7 sec @  95.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2002 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
1.8T 25th Anniversary Edition 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
1.8T 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/22  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2000 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
GLS 1.8T 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile
15.9 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
GLX VR6 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/26/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Neuspeed 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/26/20  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1996 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
9.8 sec
1/4 Mile
17.2 sec @  81
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
VR6 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.6 sec @  92.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1995 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
VR6 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  91
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/19  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
VR6 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.8L V6
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  90.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1991 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
16V 3-door Hatchback
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/26/25  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1990 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Wolfsburg Edition 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
10.2 sec
1/4 Mile
17.5 sec @  78
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
22/29/29  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1987 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
16V 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  82 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/26/23  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
16V 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  84
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/26/24  mpg
Source
Road & Track

1985 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Callaway Stage II 3-door Hatchback
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile
15.5 sec @  88
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

1981 Volkswagen GTI

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
5M
0-60
8.65 sec
1/4 Mile
16.59 sec @  82.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
--/--/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

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 GTI 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Volkswagen GTI for all model years available in our database.

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