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2022 Volkswagen Golf R 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.7s

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Golf R: 4.7 s2.0 s10.3 sQuicker on the left
17 hatchbacks (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2022 Volkswagen Golf R: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
2.0T 4Motion AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo315 hp295 lb-ft3,481 lb18111.14.7 sOnline7-speed automaticAWD$44,090
2.0T Manual AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo315 hp280 lb-ft3,417 lb18410.84.7 sOnline6-speed manualAWD$44,090
2.0T DSG AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo315 hp295 lb-ft3,481 lb18111.14.7 sOnline7-speed manualAWD$44,890
Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD2.0L 4-cyl241 hp273 lb-ft3,190 lb15113.26.0 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD2.0L 4-cyl241 hp273 lb-ft3,190 lb15113.26.0 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A
Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD2.0L 4-cyl241 hp273 lb-ft3,190 lb15113.26.0 sEstimateN/AFWDN/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo3315 hp2.0T 4Motion AWD$44,090Base$1,477Base
2.0L 4-cyl3241 hpGolf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWDN/AN/A$1,371-$105

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed manual12.0T Manual AWD$44,0904.7 s
7-speed automatic12.0T 4Motion AWD$44,0904.7 s
7-speed manual12.0T DSG AWD$44,8904.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 2.0T 4Motion AWD: 315 hp, 26 mpg, $44,090. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Golf R by year

4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s2012201520172019202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
01002003004002012201520172019202320252026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2022 Polestar 2: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R.

2022 Volkswagen Golf R4.7 s2022 Polestar 24.2 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2022 Volkswagen Golf R and 2022 Polestar 2
Measure2022 Volkswagen Golf R2022 Polestar 2
Trim2.0T 4Motion AWDLong Range Dual Motor Fastback AWD
0-604.7 s4.2 s
BasisOnlineEstimate
Horsepower315 hp408 hp
Curb weight3,481 lb4,658 lb
hp per ton181175
lb per hp11.111.4
MSRP$44,090$49,900

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked