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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 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 VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
130hp97kW
150hp112kW
Torque
200Nm148lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,372kg3,025lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
50.1s
Calculated
62.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 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 VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 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 VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.1 s
62.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 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 VIII1.5 TSI
1,240 kg
2,734 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 VIII1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 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 VIII1.5 TSI9.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 0.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 VIII1.5 TSI
1,020 km
634 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 VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 s
214 km/h
133 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 Facelift 2015 1.4 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 VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 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 VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 VIII1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 VIII 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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