Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

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 performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
275L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

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 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
101 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 15 hp (11 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,590 kg
3,505 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 2.6 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
556 km
345 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 km (72 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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