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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 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
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,372 kg
    3,025 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
210hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,372kg3,025lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
62.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

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 VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 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 VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
62.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
138 km/h
86 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 VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 60 hp (45 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 VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,372 kg
3,025 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
208 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 1.5 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 2.4 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 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
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
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 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
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

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
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
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
714 km
444 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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