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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Mini Convertible (R57) · Facelift 2011

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
210hp157kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
3,729mm147in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
125L
Max trunk volume-
660L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
39.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has 26 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
1,255 kg
2,767 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6: 0.3 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)Facelift 2011Cooper S 1.6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,729 mm
146.8 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 GTI 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) Facelift 2011 Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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