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Fastest Accelerating FWD Cars In The World

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The Fastest Accelerating FWD Cars Ever

The Fastest Accelerating FWD Cars Ever

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These are the fastest accelerating front wheel drive cars ever made for public roads.

  1. 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP (F56)

    0-62 mph: 5.2 seconds

    1st
    (2020)
    ...Works GP
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    165 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    302 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    612-816 L
    kg
    1,255 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.2 seconds, the Mini John Cooper Works GP takes first place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 2020.
    It is also joint 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Mini Cars Ever.

  2. 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI EDITION 50 (Mk8)

    0-62 mph: 5.3 seconds

    2nd
    (2026)
    ...DITION 50
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    321 BHP
    
    37.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    374-1,230 L
    kg
    1,470 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.3 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf GTI EDITION 50 takes second place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2026.
    It is also joint 1st in The Fastest Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  3. 2026 SEAT Cupra Leon VZ

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    3rd
    (2026)
    ...a Leon VZ
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    321 BHP
    
    33.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,301 L
    kg
    1,426 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the SEAT Cupra Leon VZ takes joint third place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2026.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight SEAT Cars Ever.

  4. 2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

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    (2023 - present)
    ...ic Type R
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    171 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    324 BHP
    
    34.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    410-1,220 L
    kg
    1,429 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Honda Civic Type R takes joint third place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Honda Cars Ever.

  5. 2019 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

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    (2019 - 2020)
    ...Trophy-R
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    162 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    295 BHP
    
    35.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    384-1,247 L
    kg
    1,306 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R takes joint third place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2020.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Renault Cars Ever.

  6. 2021 Hyundai KONA N

    0-62 mph: 5.5 seconds

    6th
    (2021 - 2023)
    ...KONA N
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    276 BHP
    
    33.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    361-1,143 L
    kg
    1,510 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds, the Hyundai KONA N takes sixth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2023.
    It is also joint 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Hyundai Cars Ever.

  7. 2025 Lancia Ypsilon HF 280 Elettrica

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

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    ...Elettrica
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    Electric
    
    112 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    276 BHP
    
    183.6 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    309-1,118 L
    kg
    1,461 kg
    FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Lancia Ypsilon HF 280 Elettrica takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Acceleration Lancia Cars Ever.

  8. 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (Mk8)

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

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    ...Clubsport
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    37.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    374-1,230 L
    kg
    1,459 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Weight Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  9. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport (Mk8)

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

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    (2021 - 2024)
    ...Clubsport
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    38.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    381-1,237 L
    kg
    1,461 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Weight Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  10. 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 (Mk8)

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

    10th
    (2021)
    ...bsport 45
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    166 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    38.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    381-1,237 L
    kg
    1,461 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold during 2021.
    It is also 3rd in The Fastest Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  11. 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (Mk7)

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

    11th
    (2019)
    ...f GTI TCR
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    161 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    286 BHP
    
    42.2 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,270 L
    kg
    1,410 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold during 2019.
    It is also 5th in The Fastest Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  12. 2004 Dodge SRT-4

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

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    2.4 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    153 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    230 BHP
    
    25.8 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    371 L
    kg
    1,315 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Dodge SRT-4 takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 4 door FWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2004 to 2005.
    It is also 9th in The Highest Power / Litre Dodge Cars Ever.

  13. 2026 Peugeot e-208 GTi

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    13th
    (2026)
    ...e-208 GTi
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    Electric
    
    112 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    276 BHP
    
    172.2 MPGe
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    309-1,118 L
    kg
    1,521 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Peugeot e-208 GTi takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2026.
    It is also 5th in The Fastest Acceleration Peugeot Cars Ever.

  14. 2024 SEAT Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI 300

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    14th
    (2024 - 2025)
    ...0 TSI 300
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    37.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,301 L
    kg
    1,421 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the SEAT Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI 300 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2024 to 2025.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque SEAT Cars Ever.

  15. 2023 Renault Mégane R.S. Ultime

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    15th
    (2023)
    ...S. Ultime
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    158 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    473-1,367 L
    kg
    1,447 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Renault Mégane R.S. Ultime takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold during 2023.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Fastest Renault Cars Ever.

  16. 2022 Ford Focus ST

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    16th
    (2022 - present)
    ...Focus ST
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    2.3 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    276 BHP
    
    36.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    358-1,320 L
    kg
    1,512 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Ford Focus ST takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 17th in The Fastest Ford Cars Ever.

  17. 2021 SEAT Cupra Leon 300

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    17th
    (2021 - 2024)
    ...Leon 300
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    38.2 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    380-1,301 L
    kg
    1,415 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the SEAT Cupra Leon 300 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also 5th in The Highest Power / Weight SEAT Cars Ever.

  18. 2021 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    18th
    (2021 - 2022)
    ...S. Trophy
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    158 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    473-1,367 L
    kg
    1,447 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Renault Cars Ever.

  19. 2021 Renault Mégane R.S. 300

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    19th
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    ...R.S. 300
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    158 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    473-1,367 L
    kg
    1,447 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Renault Mégane R.S. 300 takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Renault Cars Ever.

  20. 2019 Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    20th
    (2019 - 2020)
    ...S. Trophy
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    161 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    295 BHP
    
    35.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    384-1,247 L
    kg
    1,419 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2020.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Renault Cars Ever.

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