Car & Driver 2019 Jetta GLI
We measured a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.6 seconds with our dual-clutch automatic test car, matching the best figure we've recorded for a GTI, and a still-solid 5.8 seconds with the manual.
Mustang 5.0's of the late 80's early 90's were in the low 6 second range. So on paper, the Jetta is faster. Probably more comfortable. Probably better on gas. Probably faster around a race track in stock form. Probably still an FGC though right? But...I'll still take that silver one just for the noises.