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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIvsAbarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Abarth 595C

1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    208 km/h
    129 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,372kg3,025lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
95.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
62.5s
Calculated
54.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
538km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,247mm167in
3,657mm144in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,409mm55in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
182L
Max trunk volume-
520L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
35L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIAbarth 595C 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
62.5 s
54.9 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
1,075 kg
2,370 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet7.4 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: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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: 1.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 mi
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
538 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 mph
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.4 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 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

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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Abarth595C1.4 T-Jet
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
538 km
335 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
182 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIAbarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 499 km (310 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Abarth 595C 1.4 T-Jet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 297 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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