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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) gets there in 12.71 s — 0.39 s ahead of the BMW M135i F20.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW M135i F20 | Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 4.76 s | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 mph | 11.06 s | 10.64 s |
| 60 ft | 2.00 s | 1.94 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.49 s | 8.15 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.10 s | 12.71 s |
| Trap speed | 106.7 mph | 108.6 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the BMW M135i F20, 10/10 for the Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW M135i F20 | Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | 2021 |
| Power | 315 bhp | 315 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,440 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Power to weight | 219 bhp/t | 203 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |