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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    846 km
    526 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
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 Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
32.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp: 10 hp (7 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 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp: 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 VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp: 1.2 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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 Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 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 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI220 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
846 km
526 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI 220 hp

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range

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

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