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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.

Average Volkswagen GTI 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By 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 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2023 Volkswagen GTI is 5.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Bridgestone Potenza Sport Enliten A0 Tires)
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  98 mph
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen GTI 40th Anniversary Edition 5-door Hatchback (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 Tires)
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  99.5 mph
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  100 mph
Vehicle
2023 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  99.1 mph

2022 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Volkswagen GTI is 5.72 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.23 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.6 sec @  105
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
5.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.9 sec @  103.9
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  102
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  99.8
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  101
Vehicle
2022 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  96.5

2019 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2019 Volkswagen GTI is 6.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.78 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  101
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  98
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  97
Vehicle
2019 Volkswagen GTI Rabbit Edition 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  99.7

2018 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2018 Volkswagen GTI is 5.98 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  100
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  98.4
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  98.6
Vehicle
2018 Volkswagen GTI SE 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  100

2017 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Volkswagen GTI is 5.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  100

2015 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2015 Volkswagen GTI is 5.86 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.44 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  100
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  96.9
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
5.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.3 sec @  100
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  98.3
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 3-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  99.7
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  100
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  100
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
5.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.2 sec @  99.9
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97.9
Vehicle
2015 Volkswagen GTI S 5-door Hatchback (Performance Pack)
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  98.7

2012 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Volkswagen GTI is 6.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.83 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  96
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  95.8
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94.4

2010 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2010 Volkswagen GTI is 6.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.71 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  96
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  96.7
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  101
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  96.9
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  96
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97.1
Vehicle
2010 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  96.2

2009 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2009 Volkswagen GTI is 6.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.65 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  96
Vehicle
2009 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  94.9

2007 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Volkswagen GTI is 6.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.78 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  94.2
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  95
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  95
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen GTI 5-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  94

2006 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Volkswagen GTI is 6.34 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.82 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  95
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  95
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  94.8
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.1 sec @  95
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  94.6

2004 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2004 Volkswagen GTI is 6.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2004 Volkswagen GTI Oettinger 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.7 sec @  95.3

2002 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Volkswagen GTI is 6.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.15 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 25th Anniversary Edition 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  93
Vehicle
2002 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  94

2000 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Volkswagen GTI is 7.57 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.07 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen GTI GLS 1.8T 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.9 sec @  88
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen GTI GLX VR6 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  89
Vehicle
2000 Volkswagen GTI Neuspeed 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  89

1996 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 Volkswagen GTI is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
9.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.2 sec @  81
Vehicle
1996 Volkswagen GTI VR6 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  92.6

1995 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1995 Volkswagen GTI is 6.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
6.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  91
Vehicle
1995 Volkswagen GTI VR6 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  90.5

1991 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1991 Volkswagen GTI is 8.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1991 Volkswagen GTI 16V 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  85

1990 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1990 Volkswagen GTI is 10.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1990 Volkswagen GTI Wolfsburg Edition 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
10.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.5 sec @  78

1987 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1987 Volkswagen GTI is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.45 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1987 Volkswagen GTI 16V 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  82 mph
Vehicle
1987 Volkswagen GTI 16V 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  84

1985 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1985 Volkswagen GTI is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1985 Volkswagen GTI Callaway Stage II 3-door Hatchback
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.5 sec @  88

1981 Volkswagen GTI 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1981 Volkswagen GTI is 8.65 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.59 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1981 Volkswagen GTI 3-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
0-60 Time
8.65 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.59 sec @  82.6

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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