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 Photo of 2010 VW Golf R
2. 2020 VW Golf R 12.3 @ 113 Photo of 2020 VW Golf R
3. 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years 12.5 Photo of 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years
4. 2017 VW Golf R 12.6 Photo of 2017 VW Golf R
5. 2019 VW T-Roc R 12.7 Photo of 2019 VW T-Roc R
6. 2020 VW Tiguan R 12.8 Photo of 2020 VW Tiguan R
7. 2025 VW Golf R 12.8 Photo of 2025 VW Golf R
8. 2015 VW Golf R 13.1 @ 107 Photo of 2015 VW Golf R
9. 2021 VW Golf R Variant 13.1 Photo of 2021 VW Golf R Variant
10. 2018 VW Golf R 13.1 @ 105 Photo of 2018 VW Golf R
11. 2020 VW Arteon Shooting Brake R 13.2 Photo of 2020 VW Arteon Shooting Brake R
12. 2020 VW Golf GTI Clubsport 13.2 @ 111 Photo of 2020 VW Golf GTI Clubsport
13. 2017 VW Golf R Variant 13.2 Photo of 2017 VW Golf R Variant
14. 2018 VW Golf R Variant 13.3 Photo of 2018 VW Golf R Variant
15. 2022 VW Arteon 2.0 4Motion (304 PS) 13.3 @ 103 Photo of 2022 VW Arteon 2.0 4Motion (304 PS)
16. 2021 VW Touareg R 13.3 Photo of 2021 VW Touareg R
17. 2015 VW Golf R Variant 13.4 Photo of 2015 VW Golf R Variant
18. 2011 VW Passat 3.6 FSI VR6 13.4 @ 101 Photo of 2011 VW Passat 3.6 FSI VR6
19. 2019 VW Golf GTI TCR 13.4 Photo of 2019 VW Golf GTI TCR
20. 2005 VW Golf R32 13.5 Photo of 2005 VW Golf R32
21. 2009 VW Scirocco R 13.5 @ 107 Photo of 2009 VW Scirocco R
22. 2024 VW ID.4 GTX 13.5 @ 98 Photo of 2024 VW ID.4 GTX
23. 2016 VW Golf GTI Clubsport S 13.6 Photo of 2016 VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
24. 2021 VW Golf GTI 13.6 @ 105 Photo of 2021 VW Golf GTI

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.