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Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Abarth 595C · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
145hp108kW
150hp112kW
Torque
206Nm152lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight-
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
94.6s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
62.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
3,660mm144in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,627mm64in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,408mm55in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
185L
250L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
35L
55L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet5,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
62.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI has 5 hp more than Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI has more power, Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
583 km
362 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Abarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
145 hp
108 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595C Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 269 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 417 km (259 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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