Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,458kg3,214lb
1,447kg3,190lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
350L
Max trunk volume-
1,305L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

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 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
28.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,447 kg
3,190 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
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 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
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
724 km
450 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 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
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
237 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI 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
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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