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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Mini Convertible (R57)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
3,758mm148in
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-
169g/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 GTI 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
31.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
233 km/h
145 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI6.9 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6: 0.8 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
3,758 mm
148.0 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.1 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
MiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIMiniConvertible (R57)JCW 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
3,758 mm
148.0 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 GTI 2.0 TSIMini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Convertible (R57) JCW 1.6

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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