Among the 16 compacts 2016–2020, the Golf 7.5 R ranks 8th of 16 in 0–100 km/h (4.6 s, behind the Bmw M140i xDrive), 15th of 16 in Top speed (250 km/h, behind the Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy 300), 8th of 16 in Power-to-weight (211 hp/t, behind the Bmw M2 Competition).
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Golf 7.5 R
310 hp, 4,6 s 0-100 : among the 16 compacts 2016–2020, the Golf 7.5 R ranks 8th of 16 in 0–100 km/h, 15th of 16 in Top speed, 8th of 16 in Power-to-weight. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
310hp
400 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
4.6s
VMax 250 km/h
Cons.
-L
/100 km
Tank
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Technical identity card
Full specifications Volkswagen Golf 7.5 R
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | Inline · 4 cyl. · Turbo |
| Displacement | 2 cm³ |
| Power | 310 hp |
| Combined torque | 400 Nm |
| Gearbox | Double embrayage 7 rapports Automatique |
| Transmission | Integrale (AWD) |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 4,6 s |
| VMax | 250 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 4,255 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm |
| Width | 1,799 mm |
| Height | 1,452 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,467 kg |
| Cd | 0.27 |
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 16 compacts, the Golf 7.5 R ranks (mid-table) in acceleration. Caralogy simulates its real-world performance: motorway simulation, performance simulation and consumption simulation.
Caralogy Analysis
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Acceleration: 4.6 s 0-100 (8th of 16 in 0–100 km/h)
In pure acceleration, the Golf 7.5 R ranks 8th of 16 in 0–100 km/h, 0.2 s off the reference Bmw M140i xDrive (4.4 s).
Top speed: 250 km/h (15th of 16 in Top speed)
Top speed of 250 km/h. The segment reference reaches 260 km/h.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Segment positioning
Where the Golf 7.5 R stands against compacts
Comparison across 16 compacts marketed between 2016–2020.
0–100 km/h8e / 16
4,6 s
Min 5,4 s · Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-RMax 4,4 s · Bmw M140i xDrive
Top speed15e / 16
250 km/h
Min 250 km/h · Bmw M2 CompetitionMax 260 km/h · Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy 300
Power-to-weight8e / 16
211 hp/t
Min 195 hp/t · Bmw M235i xDriveMax 265 hp/t · Bmw M2 Competition
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
M135i xDrive306 hp · 0-100 4.8 s
M135i xDrive306 hp · 0-100 4.8 s
M135i xDrive306 hp · 0-100 4.8 s
M235i xDrive306 hp · 0-100 4.9 s
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Frequently asked questions
Volkswagen Golf 7.5 R: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Bmw M140i xDrive leads in 0–100 km/h (4.4 s vs 4.6 s). The choice depends on your priorities: check the Golf 7.5 R vs Bmw M140i xDrive duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.