Fastest VW cars in quarter mile
Top 24 VW cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated April 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2010 VW Golf R | 12.2 |  |
| 2. | 2020 VW Golf R | 12.3 @ 113 |  |
| 3. | 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years | 12.5 |  |
| 4. | 2017 VW Golf R | 12.6 |  |
| 5. | 2019 VW T-Roc R | 12.7 |  |
| 6. | 2020 VW Tiguan R | 12.8 |  |
| 7. | 2025 VW Golf R | 12.8 |  |
| 8. | 2015 VW Golf R | 13.1 @ 107 |  |
| 9. | 2021 VW Golf R Variant | 13.1 |  |
| 10. | 2018 VW Golf R | 13.1 @ 105 |  |
| 11. | 2020 VW Arteon Shooting Brake R | 13.2 |  |
| 12. | 2020 VW Golf GTI Clubsport | 13.2 @ 111 |  |
| 13. | 2017 VW Golf R Variant | 13.2 |  |
| 14. | 2018 VW Golf R Variant | 13.3 |  |
| 15. | 2022 VW Arteon 2.0 4Motion (304 PS) | 13.3 @ 103 |  |
| 16. | 2021 VW Touareg R | 13.3 |  |
| 17. | 2015 VW Golf R Variant | 13.4 |  |
| 18. | 2011 VW Passat 3.6 FSI VR6 | 13.4 @ 101 |  |
| 19. | 2019 VW Golf GTI TCR | 13.4 |  |
| 20. | 2005 VW Golf R32 | 13.5 |  |
| 21. | 2009 VW Scirocco R | 13.5 @ 107 |  |
| 22. | 2024 VW ID.4 GTX | 13.5 @ 98 |  |
| 23. | 2016 VW Golf GTI Clubsport S | 13.6 |  |
| 24. | 2021 VW Golf GTI | 13.6 @ 105 |  |
Sources
Carwow (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 20), Motorsport (3), FastestLaps.com (5, 8, 18, 21), Auto Bild Sportscars (9, 13, 16, 17, 19, 23), Motortrend (10), Auto Motor und Sport (11, 14), Car & Driver (15, 22, 24)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 04/18/2025, last addition - VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
