Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

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

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,356 kg
    2,989 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
235hp175kW
210hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,356kg2,989lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
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Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
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 (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
32.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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

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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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
Range score
679 km
422 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 124 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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