Over the years, Volkswagen has built a brand that is renowned for its impressive, stylish, and robust mass-produced cars. Volkswagen is credited as one of the very first car companies to build a car that was tailor-made for everyone. That car was the Volkswagen Beetle. In fact, the very name Volkswagen, translated from German, means "people's car."
Today, the brand has grown to immense proportions and is in charge of some of the most famous car companies ever. The most popular brands owned by Volkswagen include Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Porsche. Volkswagen has other companies like SEAT, Scania, MAN, and Skoda. Volkswagen also owns Ducati, the Italian motorcycle company.
Volkswagen has thus dominated the automotive industry, building some of the best and most iconic cars over the years. Let us look at ten of the best Volkswagen Group cars.
10 Lamborghini Urus
The Lamborghini Urus is an impressive piece of machinery that deserves everyone’s attention. It earned the title of the ultimate SUV at the Virginia international raceway after it clocked the fastest SUV lap ever.
A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that generates 641 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque powers this beast. The Lamborghini Urus sprints from 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds.
The Lamborghini Urus features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, self-parking assist, and a climate system.
9 Lamborghini Huracan
The Lamborghini Huracan made its debut in 2014 at the Geneva Auto Show. It was later released into the market in the second quarter of 2014.
A 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine that pushes 602 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque powers this firecracker. This 5.2-liter engine channels power to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Alexa integration on this Lamborghini provides voice control technology that helps improve focus while driving. It also features smartphone integration, adaptive dampers, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
8 Audi RS6 Avant
Audi is popularly known for its high-performance automobiles. The Audi RS6 Avant is the fastest and most agile large car from the Audi family.
Under the hood of this beauty is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that pushes 592 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. This massive torque accelerates RS6 Avant from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, before finally hitting a top speed of 190 mph.
The RS8 Avant has a starting price of $109,000. This might be slightly more expensive than other cars in its category. However, Avant offers better value for money.
7 Audi R8
Volkswagen is commonly known for building flashy and fast supercars. The Audi R8 is a practical high-performance machine powered by a 5.2L V10 built by Lamborghini. Power Specs on this firecracker depends on the different trim levels. The baseline has a 5.2-liter V10 engine that pushes 562 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
The 5.2-liter engine powers the four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This beast accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 198.8 mph.
The features of the R8 include driver-assist an onboard 4G LTE WI-Fi hotspot, automatic high beam headlamps, and front and rear parking sensors.
6 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is an electric sports sedan that lives up to the brand's high-performance reputation. This beauty delivers incredible acceleration, precise handling, and aggressive styling.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is the first electric car to use a two-speed transmission and an 800-volt electric system, which produces 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque.
The Taycan accelerates from 0-60mph in just 2.6 seconds. It joins the Tesla Model S as one of the quickest production cars ever made, with a top speed of 162mph.
5 Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley has been manufacturing the Bentley Mulsanne since 2010. However, there are plans underway to replace this luxury sedan with a top-of-the-range SUV.
The name Mulsanne was derived from the Le Mans racing circuit, where Bentley racecars won 6 times in the 24 hours racing format.
Under the hood of this amazing ride is a 6.75-liter V8 engine that pushes 530 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque. The Mulsanne can sprint from 0-60mph in 4.8seconds. It has a top speed of 190mph.
The features of the Bentley Mulsanne include blind-spot monitoring, 10.4-inch rear-seat display, and an 8.0-inch infotainment system.
4 Porsche 911 Carrera S
The Porsche 911 is one of the most celebrated sports cars with remarkable styling and outstanding performance. A twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat six-cylinder that pushes 443 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque powers the Carrera S.
This beauty features adaptive cruise control, lane departure and lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and automated emergency braking. With the aid of the new active damping system, the Carrera S can transit from a powerful yet comfortable daily driver to a track day hero with little fuss.
3 Cupra Ateca
Volkswagen is marketing the SEAT Ateca under the Cupra sub-brand name. The Cupra Ateca is spinning off as a lifestyle and performance brand of the Volkswagen group.
The Cupra Ateca is a crossover that drives like a hot hatch. A turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that pushes 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque powers it. It sprints from 0-60mph in 5.4 seconds.
The Ateca’s features include a quad exhaust system, a DSG automatic gearbox, adaptive suspension, an electric tailgate, LED lights, and an 8.0-inch infotainment system.
2 Volkswagen Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg is a midsized luxury SUV that has been produced since 2002 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant. This German machine has evolved into an upmarket SUV that competes with premium rivals.
A 3.6-liter V6 engine that pushes 280 horsepower and 266lb-ft of torque powers this beauty. The Touareg sprints from 0-60mph in 5.9seconds. It has a top speed of 150mph.
Despite the Touareg not being the most exciting vehicle in the Volkswagen group catalog, it is built on the same MLB architectures as the Audi Q7 and the Bentley Bentayga.
1 Golf GTI
The legendary Volkswagen GTI is a practical car with the soul of a sports car. Plus, it offers excellent value for money.
This legend retains the spirit of the original as a refined hatchback with reliable performance and handling. A 2.0-liter turbocharged engine pushes 245 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
The Volkswagen GTI has safety features that include forward collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane departure, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. These features helped it earn perfect scores in its crash tests.