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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M2 (G87) gets there in 11.89 s — 0.82 s ahead of the Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8).
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW M2 (G87) | Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.63 s | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 mph | 8.42 s | 10.64 s |
| 60 ft | 1.89 s | 1.94 s |
| 1/8 mile | 7.73 s | 8.15 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.89 s | 12.71 s |
| Trap speed | 118.3 mph | 108.6 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the BMW M2 (G87), 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 M2 (G87) | Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Power | 453 bhp | 315 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,725 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Power to weight | 263 bhp/t | 203 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |