2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.0s

12 hatchbacks (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
S FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	273 lb-ft	3,183 lb	151	13.2	6.0 sEstimate	7-speed DCT	FWD	$34,590
SE FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	273 lb-ft	3,183 lb	151	13.2	6.0 sEstimate	7-speed DCT	FWD	$39,080
Autobahn FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	273 lb-ft	3,183 lb	151	13.2	6.0 sEstimate	7-speed DCT	FWD	$42,480
Golf R Base Style AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	328 hp	295 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	7-speed DCT	AWD	N/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.

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	3	241 hp	S FWD	$34,590	Base	$1,422	Base
2.0L 4-cyl	1	328 hp	Golf R Base Style AWD	N/A	N/A	$1,536	+$114

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

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

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
7-speed DCT	4	S FWD	$34,590	6.0 s

Compared with the S FWD: 241 hp, 27 mpg, $34,590. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.

No rival beats it on both.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI: 3.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.