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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIvsMini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

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

Mini Convertible (F57) · Facelift 2018

Cooper 1.5

136 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    208 km/h
    129 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    42/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150hp112kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,372kg3,025lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,695kg3,737lb
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
92.5s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
62.5s
Calculated
71.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,247mm167in
3,821mm150in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
115mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
160L
Max trunk volume-
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
125g/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 TSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5: 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.54,500-6,500 rpm1,480-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
62.5 s
71.1 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
138 km/h
86 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 14 hp (10 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
220 Nm
162 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
1,265 kg
2,789 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.58.7 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI has more power, Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 0.1 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
727 km
452 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
136 hp
101 kW
8.7 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 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 CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
MiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIMiniConvertible (F57)Facelift 2018Cooper 1.5
Power
150 hp
112 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,821 mm
150.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 TSIMini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (F57) Facelift 2018 Cooper 1.5

  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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