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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,344kg2,963lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
94.9s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
62.2s
Calculated
55.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,247mm167in
4,578mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
-
Trunk volume
250L
605L
Max trunk volume-
1,620L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
127g/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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
62.2 s
55.0 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,555 kg
3,428 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 20151.4 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
207 km/h
129 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 20151.4 TSI8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 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 CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 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 CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
207 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI 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
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 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 CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 211 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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