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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (939)

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,539 kg
    3,393 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
265hp198kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
105.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
253L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
262g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 0.8 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6: 2.9 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoSpider (939)3.2 JTS V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
-
262 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
253 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 R 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Spider (939) 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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