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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,344 kg
    2,963 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,344kg2,963lb
1,344kg2,963lb
1,344kg2,963lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
+35 km/h
231 km/h
144 mph
+23 km/h
223 km/h
139 mph
+15 km/h
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-8.0 s
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s-2.0 s
7.5s-1.3 s
7.9s-0.9 s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
27.5s-34.7 s
Calculated
33.8s-28.4 s
Calculated
39.8s-22.4 s
Calculated
62.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s-1.8 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
15.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,247mm167in
4,247mm167in
4,247mm167in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
250L
250L
250L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
128g/km
128g/km
128g/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 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
33.8 s
39.8 s
62.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
223 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 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 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
128 g/km
128 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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