Fastest 0-62 Cars in Europe

Here is an expanded and more comprehensive table of older, used, rare, and fast cars under £20,000 currently available in the UK, including petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles with notable acceleration and performance:

[1] £10,000 to £15,000:

1.1. Used Model 3 Performance EV
0-62 - 3.61 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz_Hn0S7DqU
Price - £13,990 - https://quotes.carwow.co.uk/deals/34ff81b501cc6dffe0ef438f3c726364?_gl=1*16wf06w*_gcl_au*MzM3ODc4Njc5LjE3NTMwODA2NzY.
1847 kg Kerb Weight - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a36329678/2019-tesla-model-3-performance-by-the-numbers/

1.2. Used BMW M3 Coupe ICE
0-62 - 4.9 sec - https://media.fastestlaps.com/a3bab7fa5c8b.jpg?550x800m
Price - £11,500 - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505082180111?sort=price-asc&searchId=fddd77f9-7032-4d31-a7ad-cbcc2a24ded2&aggregatedTrim=&body-type=&colour=&fuel-type=&make=BMW&model=M3&page=1&postcode=NG15GA&transmission=&advertising-location=at_cars&fromsra&backLinkQueryParams=aggregatedTrim%3D%26body-type%3D%26channel%3Dcars%26colour%3D%26distance%3D%26fuel-type%3D%26make%3DBMW%26max-year%3D2025%26maxPrice%3D%26minPrice%3D%26model%3DM3%26postcode%3DNG15GA%26sort%3Dprice-asc%26transmission%3D%26flrfc%3D1
1,680 kg Kerb Weight - https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m3/specs/2010/bmw_m3_bmw-m3-coupe_2010

[2] £15,000 to £20,000:
2.1. Used MG4 XPOWER EV
0-62 - 3.92 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3cbJ-Uf2yY
Price - £18,500 https://quotes.carwow.co.uk/deals/49f9a2f42ee6dd59272c4e12ebf4e4da?_gl=1*gd7okv*_gcl_au*MzM3ODc4Njc5LjE3NTMwODA2NzY.
1,800 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/mg/mg4/2024-xpower-13960816

[3] £20,000 to £30,000:
3.1. MG4 XPOWER BEST EV
0-62 mph - 3.92 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3cbJ-Uf2yY
Price - £29,945 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/mg/4-xpower#gref
1,800 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/mg/mg4/2024-xpower-13960816

3.2. Polo GTi BEST ICE up to the price
0-100 kph - 6.52 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JeQUmsBD0Q
Price - £29,945 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/polo-gti#gref
1,330 kg - https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/models/polo-gti.html?srsltid=AfmBOoorYD9WkCksL7RHgtw22YfzivGskH9oklPKb_4gfPO4CXq1F0Oj
No Ventilated Seats

3.9. Renault 5 Tech EV
0-62 mph - 8.2 sec - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/5
Price - £24,708 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/renault/5-e-tech/deals#trim-techno
1,460 kg - https://www.autocar.co.uk/comfort-range-52kwh-techno-hatchback-5dr-electric-auto-150-ps
No Ventilated Seats

[4] £30,000 to £40,000:
4.1 MG4 XPOWER £29,945, 0-62 mph - 3.92 sec

4.2. Golf GTi BEST ICE
0-62 mph - 5.6 sec - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-gti
Price - £38,559 - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-volkswagen-golf-gti-review/
1,391 kg - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volkswagen/golf-gti
Ventilated Seats - £2,135 Extra - as part of 'Vienna Leather Package', which adds leather seat trim, front seat heating and ventilation, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat

4.3. Model 3 Standard Range EV
0-62 - 6.25 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAWHK6wnsOI
Price - £39,900 - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-tesla-model-3-rwd-review
1,760 kg - https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_cn/GUID-56562137-FC31-4110-A13C-9A9FC6657BF0.html

4.4. BYD Seal U DM-i Design PHEV
0-100 kph - 6.0 sec (claimed 5.9) - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5PkHfxjhtWE
Price - £36,879 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/byd/seal-u/deals#trim-design
2,100 kg - https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-SEALION-6-2025.pdf?v=1

[5] £40,000 to £50,000:
4.1. BYD Seal Excellence EV
0-100 - 3.92 sec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLiiOeMU9JQ&t=1583s
Price - £45,729 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/byd/seal/deals#trim-excellence
1922 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
Ventilated Seats Front only

4.2. BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD EV
0-100 - 4.31 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmOodYJSVc
Price - £48,410 - https://www.carwow.co.uk/byd/seal/deals#trim-excellence
2,340 kg - https://www.byd.com/uk/electric-cars/sealion-7
Ventilated Seats Front only

4.3. Audi Q4 EV
0-62 kph - 6.7 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Woq6XrRE
Price - £46,266 - https://quotes.carwow.co.uk/deals/084aa1d9196743e707d3e9a60695ef55
2,160 kg - https://www.autocar.co.uk/55-sport-suv-5dr-electric-auto-quattro-82kwh-340-ps
No Ventilated Seats

[6] £50,000 to £60,000:
5.1. Model 3 Performance EV
0-62 kph - 3.16 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Woq6XrRE
Price - £59,900 - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-tesla-model-3-rwd-review

5.3. Audi Q4 EV
0-62 kph - 5.4 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Woq6XrRE
Price - £52,008 - https://quotes.carwow.co.uk/deals/0d8aff5e65e2171fee9b29c9773604a0
2,160 kg - https://www.autocar.co.uk/55-sport-suv-5dr-electric-auto-quattro-82kwh-340-ps
No Ventilated Seats


ModelAcceleration (0-62 mph)PowertrainYear of ManufactureNotes
Tesla Model 3 Performance (used)~3.2 secDual motor electric2019–2021Rapid, from ~£17k (higher miles) parkers+1
MG4 XPower (used/rare)~3.8 secDual motor electric2023–presentHigh-performance EV, generally above £20k fastestlaps+1
Lotus Elise 111R (used)4.9 sec1.8L petrol2005–2011Lightweight, driver-focused goodwood+1
BMW M3 (E90, used)~4.6 sec4.0L V8 petrol2007–2013High performance, under £20k in older models topgear
Lexus RC F (used)~4.4 sec5.0L V8 petrol2014–2018Powerful luxury coupe topgear
Bentley Continental Flying Spur (used)4.9 secLarge luxury V8/V122005–2013Powerful but heavier and older goodwood
Porsche Boxster S (986) (used)~5.5 sec2.7L/3.2L flat-six petrol2000–2004Classic sporty roadster evo+1
Audi TT Mk2/Mk3 (used)~5.5 sec2.0L turbo petrol2006–2013 Mk2, 2014–2018 Mk3Fun coupe, quattro AWD cinch
Vauxhall Monaro V8 (used)Under 6 sec5.7L V8 petrol2004–2006Muscle coupe evo
Renault Sport Megane 265~6.0 sec2.0L petrol2012–2016Hot hatch performance evo+1
Mini Cooper S (R53)Mid-6 sec1.6L supercharged2002–2006Small and fun evo+1
Ford Fiesta ST Mk7Mid 6 sec1.6L turbo petrol2013–2017Popular fast hatch evo+1
VW Golf GTI Mk5Mid-to-high 6 sec2.0L turbo petrol2004–2009Iconic hot hatch evo
Honda Integra Type R (DC2)Mid 6 sec1.8L petrol1997–2001Legendary handling evo
Kia e-Niro EV (used)~7.5 secElectric2019–2021Practical electric option drive-green+1
BMW i3 (used)~7.3 secElectric2014–2021Unique design, instant torque topgear+1
Porsche Cayman (987) (used)~6.0 sec2.7L flat-six petrol2006–2012Great handling, sporty coupe heycar
Subaru WRX STI (used)~5.2 sec2.5L turbo boxer petrol2010–2014Rally pedigree performance youtubeevo
Audi S3 (8P) (used)~5.4 sec2.0L turbo petrol2006–2012Sporty compact AWD cinch
BMW 340i (F30) (used)~4.6 sec3.0L turbo inline-62016–2018Efficient and fast motoreasy
Ford Focus ST (used)~6.1 sec2.0L turbo petrol2016–2018Good all-round hot hatch motoreasy
Abarth 595 (used)~6.7 sec1.4L turbo petrol2012–2019Small, punchy city car evo

This wider selection includes iconic sports cars, muscle cars, hot hatches, and electric vehicles, balancing performance, price, and availability under £20,000 as of 2025 in the UK market. Some models are rare or older, but all offer strong acceleration or driving engagement.evo+8youtube

  1. https://www.evo.co.uk/best-cars/20402/best-cheap-fast-cars-2025-performance-cars-on-a-budget
  2. https://www.cinch.co.uk/guides/choosing-a-car/best-used-cars-under-20000
  3. https://heycar.com/uk/guides/cars-that-are-fast-and-cheap
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df70Z4WS8SI
  5. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/used-cars/here-are-10-sub-ps20k-performance-cars-over-400bhp-we-found-week
  6. https://www.carwow.co.uk/sports-cars/used
  7. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2067873
  8. https://sellmycar.co.uk/best-cars-under-20k-in-2025/
  9. https://www.reddit.com/r/CarTalkUK/comments/1fn0vhl/what_to_get_under_20k_as_a_growing_family/
  10. https://www.motoreasy.com/magazine/755/Top-10-Used-Cars-Under-20k-That-Seriously-Punch-Above-Their-Price
  11. https://www.parkers.co.uk/tesla/model-3/for-sale/trim-performance/
  12. https://www.cazoo.co.uk/cars/tesla/model-3/performance/
  13. https://fastestlaps.com/models/mg-mg4-ev-xpower
  14. https://www.ericstead.co.uk/new-cars/mg4-ev-xpower/
  15. https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/fastest-accelerating-cars-for-20000/
  16. https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/the-fastest-cars-for-20000/
  17. https://drive-green.co.uk/dg_blog/top-10-used-ev-best-buys-under-20k/
  18. https://www.carwow.co.uk/electric-cars/used
  19. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-advice/best-used-electric-cars-to-buy

If you a smart guy, who thinks spending more than thirty five thousand dollars on a car is stupid, you are absolutely right. Because today, a Tesla Model 3 Performance, is available for a mouth watering, thirty five grand, in the used car market. But that's not all, a 2 year old, MG4 X-power is also available for the same price. It will be a tad bit slower than the Model 3 Performance in terms of acceleration. But the Tesla, that you will find at this price, will at least be five years old. Plus it will have at least a hundred and fifty thousand kilometers on the odo. While the X Power can be found with just forty thousand kilometers on the clock. Now coming to question of whether any petrol powered alternatives can be found with similar performance in the used car market? Then the answer is no. However, something slightly slower can certainly be found. The german hot-hatches, namely the Audi RS3, Mercedes A Class and the BMW 1 Series, all had their Flagship versions capable of pulling a sub five second sprint to a hundred kph some ten years ago. Now they are all available for less than 20 grand, except for the Audi RS3. But then, the Volkswagen group can be forgiven for it, as their Golf R takes it's place on the roster. Our favourites are the Beemers. The M one thirty five i is available for as low as sixteen thousand dollars, with a delicious inline-six turbo-petrol, mated to the ZF 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. To be honest, it doesn't make any sense to shell out an extra twenty grand for the EVs up there. If you want an even better driving experience then you can get the 2 series, with the limited slip differential. It is about eight grand more expensive, but is beyond doubt, the most effervescent alternative among this bunch. If you want something with all wheel drive, you have two choices. The Mercedes A45 AMG or the Golf R. The Golf R has a more liveable, and yet also the more entertaining suspension setup, while the Merc is objectively more capable. If you insist on X Power equalling acceleration, then the option of a stage 1 remap does exist. For example the Golf R with a reliable stage 1 remap from Revo, can crack the ton in four seconds flat. Not bad for a car that is available for seventeen grand right? If you insist on a brand new vehicle in this price range, then the i20 N is your best option. It is painfully slow compared to the used options tho. Plus it is only available with a manual gearbox. If you want an automatic, then the Swift Sport is your best bet. Else, you can stretch your budget to forty-one grand and go for a Polo GTi. Can't really imagine, who in their right minds would go for such slow and expensive front-wheel-drive appliances though. Especially when those entertaining Beemers, are thankfully, still available, for those who know where to find them. 


[$] $10,000 to $20,000 AUD
$.1. Used Golf R with REVO Stage I Remap BEST ICE
0-100 kph - 4.0 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0z9J5QQyA
Price - $17,500 AUD (2014) + 719 GBP for the remap - https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-r/14876/revo-volkswagen-golf-r-review-price-specs-and-0-60-time
1,476 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969832311/

$.2. Used M135i ICE
0-100 kph - 4.52 sec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1GYuZKaIxc
Price - $16,500 AUD (2014)
1,515 kg - https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2014/1781510/bmw_m135i_xdrive_3-door.html


$.3. Used Mercedes A45 AMG ICE
0-100 kph - 4.78 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34gGG4rYEY0
Price - $19,999 AUD (2014)
1,480 kg - https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2014/1819880/mercedes-benz_a_45_amg.html

$.4. Used Golf R ICE
0-100 kph - 4.9 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVHMGrRFdrw
Price - $17,500 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969832311/
1,476 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969832311/


$.5. Used Golf GTi ICE
0-100 kph - 6.5 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZWHXmQJf6M
Price - $10,400 AUD (2010)
1,315 kg - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15146936/2010-volkswagen-gti-first-drive-review/

$.6. Used Civic Type R ICE
0-100 kph - 6.7 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYqSdBKcuWY
Price - $15,000 AUD (2011)
1,267 kg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46C6spmiJg 


[0] $20,000 to $30,000 AUD

0.z. Used M235i ICE

0-100 kph - 4.7 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMqZuWNkAmE

Price - $24,000 AUD (2014)

1,585 kg - https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2014-bmw-m235i-first-test



[1] $30,000 to $40,000 AUD

1.1. Used Model 3 Performance EV

0-100 kph - 3.61 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz_Hn0S7DqU

Price - $35,000 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969851402/

1,847 kg - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a36329678/2019-tesla-model-3-performance-by-the-numbers/



1.2. Used MG4 XPOWER EV

0-100 kph - 3.92 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3cbJ-Uf2yY

Price - $35,000 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969692126/

1,800 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/mg/mg4/2024-xpower-13960816


1.3. Used Audi RS3 ICE

0-100 - 4.3 sec https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2016-audi-rs3-sportback-review/

Price - $39,999 AUD (2016) - https://www.drive.com.au/cars-for-sale/car/969799223/

1,520 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2016-audi-rs3-sportback-review/


1.4. Used Model Y RWD EV

0-100 kph - 7.15 sec - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/tesla-model-y-rear-wheel-drive-2022-review/

Price - $38,888 AUD (2022)

1,830 kg - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/tesla-model-y-rear-wheel-drive-2022-review/



1.5. BYD Dolphin Premium EV
0-100 kph - 7.15 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KMRXbywARM
Price - $36,990 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/showrooms/byd/dolphin/#variant-price
1,658 kg - https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-DOLPHIN-2025.pdf?v=1

1.6. i20 N BEST ICE up to the price

0-100 kph - 7.2 sec (Manual-only) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvtuu8fAS-A

Price - $36,500 AUD - https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-i20-n-2025-review-149137/

1,213 kg Tare - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzXQAF8ylb4

1.7. Swift Sport BEST ICE up to the price
0-100 kph - 7.6 sec - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2021-suzuki-swift-sport-series-ii-review/
Price - $31,990 AUD (Automatic) - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-suzuki-swift-sport-review
990 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-suzuki-swift-sport-review

1.8. Geely Starray EM-i Complete PHEV
0-100 kph - 8.0 sec https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2026-geely-starray-em-i-local-lineup-detailed-for-sealion-6-outlander-phev-rival
Price - $39,990 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-geely-starray-em-i-price-and-specs-plug-in-hybrid-suv-undercuts-electric-twin/
1,699 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2026-geely-starray-em-i-local-lineup-detailed-for-sealion-6-outlander-phev-rival?utm_source=chatgpt.com

[2] $40,000 to $50,000 AUD

2.1. Polo GTi BEST ICE up to the price
0-100 kph - 6.52 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JeQUmsBD0Q
Price - $41,790 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-volkswagen-polo-review
1,330 kg Tare Mass - https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/models/polo-gti.html?srsltid=AfmBOoorYD9WkCksL7RHgtw22YfzivGskH9oklPKb_4gfPO4CXq1F0Oj
No Ventilated Seats

2.2. GR86 GT ICE

0-100 kph - 6.95 sec (Automatic) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcta42x7C1w

Price - $43,240 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-toyota-gr86-update-revealed/

1,245 kg Tare Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcta42x7C1w

2.3. BYD Seal Dynamic EV
0-100 - 7.7 sec https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
Price - $46,990 AUD https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
1922 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/

2.4. Leapmotor C10 EV
0-100 - 7.76 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=agi-iFm2q6I&t=730
Price - $45,888 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/leapmotor-c10-design-2025-review/
1995 kg - - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/leapmotor-c10-design-2025-review/

2.5. MX5 ICE

0-100 kph - 7.77 sec (Automatic) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ14d2XBP0Y

Price - $45,520 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/mazda/mx-5#price

1,090 kg Tare Mass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ14d2XBP0Y 


[3] $50,000 AUD to $55,000 AUD

3.1. Haval H6 Ultra plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive BEST PHEV up to the price (untested)
0-100 - 4.8 sec - https://assets.gwmanz.com/f/256395/x/aafa4ec972/h6_brochure_au.pdf?_gl=1*xnz24f*_gcl_au*MTE5NDAzMzIyMi4xNzU1OTIyMDYx
Price - $50,990 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-gwm-haval-h6-price-268kw-all-wheel-drive-hybrid-cheaper-plug-in-hybrid-added/
1,980 kg - https://assets.gwmanz.com/f/256395/x/aafa4ec972/h6_brochure_au.pdf?_gl=1*xnz24f*_gcl_au*MTE5NDAzMzIyMi4xNzU1OTIyMDYx
Ventilated Seats - Front

3.2. Haval H6 GT PHEV BEST PHEV  up to the price (tested)

0-100 - 5.18 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDVXrhb0YM

Price - $53,990 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/haval-h6-gt-plug-in-hybrid-2025-review/

2,075 kg - https://evcentral.com.au/2025-gwm-haval-h6gt-phev-review-new-plug-in-hybrid-packs-in-the-value-and-ev-range-to-make-life-tough-for-byd-sealion-6-mitsubishi-outlander-phev/

3.3. i30 Sedan N BEST ICE

0-100 kph - 5.84 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4xFR6bR_VU

Price - $52,000 AUD - https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-i30-n-sedan-2024-review-144791/

1515 kg - https://www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/sports-cars/i30-sedan-n

3.4. BYD Seal Dynamic EV
0-100 - 5.9 sec https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
Price - $52,990 AUD https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
1922 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/

3.5. Model 3 RWD BEST EV
0-100 kph - 6.25 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAWHK6wnsOI
Price - $54,900 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-tesla-model-3-rwd-review
1,760 kg - https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_cn/GUID-56562137-FC31-4110-A13C-9A9FC6657BF0.html

3.6. MG4 Essence 77 EV
0-100 kph - 6.51 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTmAOv9QrFs
Price - $50,990 AUD - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2024-mg-4-review
1,748 kg - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0580/0476/6795/files/MG4_Product_Brochure_2025_v2.pdf?v=1751962542
Ventilated Seats - No

3.6. Xpeng G6 Standard Range EV
0-100 - 6.6 sec - https://xpeng.com.au/g6
Price - $54,900 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/xpeng-g6-long-range-2025-review/
2120 kg - https://www.xpeng.com/ae/g6specs.html
Ventilated Seats - Front only

3.7. MX5 GT RS ICE
0-100 kph - 6.63 sec (Manual) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C50upC3RKg
Price - $51,640 AUD - https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mazda-mx-5-gt-rs-2024-review-147599/
1,063 kg - Kerb Weight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C50upC3RKg

3.8. Megane E-Tech EV

0-100 kph - 6.99 sec - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/renault-megane-e-tech-ev60-techno-2024-review/

Price - $54,990 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-renault-megane-e-tech-techno-ev60-review

1,642 kg - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/renault-megane-e-tech-ev60-techno-2024-review/


3.9. BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Premium PHEV

0-100 kph - 7.18 sec (claimed 5.9) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIc7pCokXvM

Price - $52,990 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-byd-sealion-6-review

2,100 kg - https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-SEALION-6-2025.pdf?v=1


[4] $55,000 AUD to $60,000 AUD

The MG4 X Power, is by far the quickest accelerating car under sixty grand, in Australia. Second quickest is the Haval H6 GT P-hev. But even the Haval, is a jaw dropping, 1.2 seconds slower, than the MG. At number three is the Golf GTi, which is 1.7 seconds slower than the MG. What a shame, for such an iconic hot-hatch, and petrol-engined cars overall, getting decimated by EVs and Plug-in Hybrids in straight-line pace. But, before the EV haters start hallucinating, about unwanted drag-races and boy-racers. Lets not forget, that quicker acceleration also makes overtaking easier. It improves the everyday usability of your vehicle. So don't forget, a 300 thousand dollar Porsche 911, is only as good as a sixty thousand dollar MG4, at pulling an overtaking manoeuvre. Links to all the 0 to 100 acceleration videos are posted in the pinned comment. But the story doesn't end here! A used MG4 X Power, is available for just 35 grand, in Australia. Remember, that's Porsche-matching overtaking prowess, at one eighth the price. That is cheaper, than a Polo GTi! Sadly, all the freeloader automotive journalist-scum out there, will never compare the front-wheel-driven German junk, with a rear-wheel driven X Power, in the fear of losing access, to their precious test-cars, and car-launch-junket invites. 

4.1. MG4 XPOWER BEST EV
0-100 kph - 3.92 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3cbJ-Uf2yY
Price - $60,000 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-mg-4-xpower-review
1,800 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/mg/mg4/2024-xpower-13960816
Ventilated Seats - No

4.2. Golf GTi BEST ICE
0-100 kph - 5.64 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktGUxdHjcM
Price - $58,990 AUD https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-volkswagen-golf-gti-review/
1,448 kg Tare Mass - https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/models/golf-gti.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqfdPM7IKkg-nQB9-wQhbSF53II95CtZzSHZMFAqWPJk74vcU7L
Ventilated Seats - $3,900 Extra - as part of 'Vienna Leather Package', which adds leather seat trim, front seat heating and ventilation, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat

4.3. BYD Shark 6 PHEV
0-100 - 5.67 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm39LPziPzc
Price - $57,900 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/utes/byd-shark-6-2025-review/
2,710 kg - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/utes/byd-shark-6-2025-review/

4.4. GR Yaris GT automatic ICE
0-100 kph - 5.99 sec (claimed 5.1s) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEClZK_hluc
Price - $57,990 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-toyota-gr-yaris-review
1,280 kg - https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/toyota-gr-yaris-officially-revealed-122379/

4.5. Xpeng G6 Long Range EV
0-100 - 6.2 sec - https://xpeng.com.au/g6
Price - $59,800 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/xpeng-g6-long-range-2025-review/
2120 kg - https://www.xpeng.com/ae/g6specs.html
Ventilated Seats - Front only

4.9. Nissan Ariya (FWD) EV
0-100 - 7.9 sec - https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/ariya
Price - $55,840 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-nissan-ariya-price-and-specs-japanese-electric-car-undercuts-top-selling-tesla-model-y/
1940 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-nissan-ariya-price-and-specs-japanese-electric-car-undercuts-top-selling-tesla-model-y/

[5] $60,000 to $70,000 AUD

The Tesla Model 3 all-wheel-drive, is not the quickest accelerating car under sixty-five grand, in Australia. Even the BYD Sea-lion 7 Performance is not the quickest. The quickest accelerating car under sixty-five thousand Dollars, is actually the MG4 X Power. We still recommend the Model 3 for its upcoming, self driving unlock, inevitable in Australia, pretty soon. Nevertheless, it will not be able to out-drag the X Power, in straight-line speed. The MG is almost half a second quicker than the all-wheel-drive Model 3, as well as the BYD Sea-lion 7. Even the much-hyped, and ridiculously expensive, Volkswagen Golf R, is no match for any of these EVs in terms of outright acceleration. But if your budget is under 60 grand, then 

The MG4 X Power, is by far the quickest accelerating car under sixty grand, in Australia. Second quickest is the Haval H6 GT P-hev. But even the Haval, is a jaw dropping, 1.2 seconds slower, than the MG. At number three is the Golf GTi, which is 1.7 seconds slower than the MG. What a shame, for such an iconic hot-hatch, and petrol-engined cars overall, getting decimated by EVs and Plug-in Hybrids in straight-line pace. But, before the EV haters start hallucinating, about unwanted drag-races and boy-racers. Lets not forget, that quicker acceleration also makes overtaking easier. It improves the everyday usability of your vehicle. So don't forget, a 300 thousand dollar Porsche 911, is only as good as a sixty thousand dollar MG4, at pulling an overtaking manoeuvre. Links to all the 0 to 100 acceleration videos are posted in the pinned comment. But the story doesn't end here! A used MG4 X Power, is available for just 35 grand, in Australia. Remember, that's Porsche-matching overtaking prowess, at one eighth the price. That is cheaper, than a Polo GTi! Sadly, all the freeloader automotive journalist-scum out there, will never compare the front-wheel-driven German junk, with a rear-wheel driven X Power, in the fear of losing access, to their precious test-cars, and car-launch-junket invites. 

However, now that we have opened the used car can of worms, you can also get a used Model 3 Performance for thirty five grand today. It is even quicker than the X Power, by a few tenths of a second, to hundred kph. If you are looking for a dinosaur fueled option, you can get an Audi RS3 below forty grand, albeit from twenty sixteen. It is half a second slower than the X Power in terms of acceleration, and almost a second down on the Model 3 Performance. If you come across some gems while browsing the used car listings, which are quicker as well as cheaper than these three, kindly post a link in the comments. We'll be doing an update of this video after a couple of weeks, to make the list more exhaustive, with some surprises we found below 30 grand.   

5.1. BYD Seal Dynamic EV
0-100 - 3.92 sec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLiiOeMU9JQ&t=1583s
Price - $61,990 AUD https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/
1922 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-seal-dynamic-review/

5.2. Tesla Model 3 AWD EV

0-100 kph - 4.31 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4biT8c2oGU

Price - $64,990 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-tesla-model-3-rwd-review

1,823 kg - https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_cn/GUID-56562137-FC31-4110-A13C-9A9FC6657BF0.html


5.3. BYD Sealion 7 Performance EV

0-100 kph - 4.31 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmOodYJSVc

Price - $63,990 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-byd-sealion-7-performance-review

2,340 kg - https://bydautomotive.com.au/brochures/BYD-SEALION-7-2025.pdf?v=1


5.4. Omoda 9 BEST PHEV

0-100 - 5.5 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPBee0CJW4

Price - $61,990 AUD - https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/new-2025-omoda-9-shs-priced-from-61-990-in-australia-395kw-flagship-plug-in-hybrid-revealed

2,203 kg - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-omoda-9-price-and-specs


5.5. Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra EV

0-100 kph - 5.6 sec - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2024-tesla-model-3-vs-volvo-ex30-comparison/

Price - $66,290 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2024-tesla-model-3-vs-volvo-ex30-comparison/


5.6. Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback ICE

0-100 kph - 5.6 sec

Price - $66,990 AUD - https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-hyundai-elantra-n-goes-on-sale-in-australia-as-the-i30-n-sedan-227409.html


[6] $70,000 to $80,000 AUD

6.1. Golf R Mk 8.5 ICE

0-100 kph - 4.6 sec

Price - $70,990 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-cars/volkswagen-golf-r-mk-8-5-2025-review-australian-first-drive/


6.2. Audi S3 ICE

0-100 kph - 4.7 sec - https://www.audi.com.au/en/models/a3/s3-sedan/

Price - $78,800 AUD - https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-cars/audi-s3-2025-review/

6.3 Nissan Ariya e-4orce EV
0-100 - 5.3 sec - https://www.caranddriver.com/nissan/ariya
Price - $71,840 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-nissan-ariya-price-and-specs-japanese-electric-car-undercuts-top-selling-tesla-model-y/
2,307 kg - https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-nissan-ariya-price-and-specs-japanese-electric-car-undercuts-top-selling-tesla-model-y/

6.3. Civic Type R

0-100 kph - 6.65 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zySmp2UvLKw

Price - $72,600 AUD - https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-hyundai-elantra-n-goes-on-sale-in-australia-as-the-i30-n-sedan-227409.html


[7] $80,000 to $90,000 AUD

7.1. Model 3 Performance

0-100 kph - 3.16 sec - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8Woq6XrRE

Price - $80,900 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-tesla-model-3-rwd-review


7.2. Zeekr 7X Performance AWD EV

0-100 kph - 3.8 sec - https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/zeekr-7x-pricing-announced-for-australia

Price - $72,900 AUD - https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/zeekr-7x-pricing-announced-for-australia

2,415 kg - evdb.nz


[8] Above $80,000 AUD

8.1. Audi RS3 ICE

0-100 kph - 3.8 sec - https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/rs3

Price - $104,800 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-audi-rs3-price-and-specs


8.2. BMW M235i Gran Coupe ICE

0-100 kph - 5.14 sec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWy3hDxpDyE

Price - $86,600 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-bmw-2-series-gran-coupe-review/


8.3. Mercedes C300 ICE

0-100 kph - 6.0 sec - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-mercedes-benz-c-class-review

Price - $96,900 AUD - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-mercedes-benz-c-class-review


8.4 Mercedes GLC 300 ICE

0-100 kph - 6.5 sec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwk8bGMc2Q

Price - $103,400 AUD - https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-glc-300-4matic-suv-2025-review-148362/


8.5. Mercedes EQE 300 SUV

0-100 kph - 7.3 sec https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2024-mercedes-benz-eqe300-review/

Price - $134,900 AUD - https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2024-mercedes-benz-eqe300-review/


How Bestselling EVs played out in 2024, UK vs Australia:

UK Rank UK Model UK Sales (2024) Australia Rank Australia Model Australia Sales (2024)
1 Tesla Model Y ~ 32,862 1 Tesla Model Y 21,253
2 Audi Q4 e-tron ~ 17,622
3 Tesla Model 3 ~ 17,425 2 Tesla Model 3 17,094
4 MG 4 ~ 15,651 3 MG 4 6,934
5 BMW i4 ~ 12,953 9 BMW i4 2,062
6 Mercedes-Benz EQA ~ 11,617
7 Skoda Enyaq ~ 11,516
8 Hyundai Kona Electric ~ 10,858
9 Volvo EX30 ~ 9,931 7 Volvo EX30 2,129
10 Volkswagen ID.4 ~ 8,927
4 BYD Seal 6,393
5 BYD Atto 3 5,751
6 BMW iX1 2,618
8 BYD Dolphin 2,116
10 Kia EV6 1,785
Total (Top 10 listed) ~ 139,362 ~ 68,135