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Abarth 595C 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

1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    209 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Lightest
    1,085 kg
    2,392 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595C1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
160hp119kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,085kg2,392lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
48.0s
Calculated
62.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
547km340mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
3,657mm144in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,627mm64in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,488mm59in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,409mm55in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,402mm55in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
182L
250L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
35L
55L
CO2 emissions-
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595C 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 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
MetricAbarth595C1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.0 s
62.2 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
1,085 kg
2,392 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
209 km/h
130 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 1.4 T-Jet: 0.9 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
547 km
340 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.6 s
209 km/h
130 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
VehicleAbarth595C1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,085 kg
2,392 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
3,657 mm
144.0 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
547 km
340 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
128 g/km
Trunk score
182 L
6.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 595C 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 259 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 453 km (282 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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