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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManualVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,458kg3,214lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
846km526mi
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 GTI 2.0 TSI ManualVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutchPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

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

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI Manual.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI Manual and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
350 Nm
258 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 TSIManual
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
1,430 kg
3,153 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 TSIManual
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
236 km/h
147 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 TSIManual7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI Manual: 1.1 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 TSIManual
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 TSIManual
724 km
450 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 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 TSIManual
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
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

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 TSIManual
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch 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 TSIManual
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManual
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSIManualVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIDual-clutch
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
724 km
450 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 TSI ManualVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI Dual-clutch

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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