Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
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GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
GTI 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.7 s
- Fastest top speed274 km/h170 mph
- Most powerful315 hp235 kW
- Highest torque434 Nm320 lb-ft
- Lightest1,480 kg3,263 lb
- Best power-to-weight213 hp/t159 kW/t4.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range714 km444 mi
- Largest trunk250 L
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score43/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp |
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| Power | 315hp235kW+105 hp | 273hp204kW+63 hp | 248hp185kW+38 hp | 210hp157kW |
| Torque | 434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm | 378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm | 342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,480kg3,263lb | 1,480kg3,263lb | 1,480kg3,263lb | 1,480kg3,263lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb | 1,980kg4,365lb |
| Top speed | 274 km/h 170 mph | 260 km/h 162 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 80.6s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-11.8 s Calculated | 85.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-6.8 s Calculated | 89.1s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-3.3 s Calculated | 92.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s-1.6 s | 6.2s-1.1 s | 6.6s-0.7 s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.1s-13.0 s Calculated | 22.5s-9.5 s Calculated | 25.2s-6.9 s Calculated | 32.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.9s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s-1.5 s Calculated | 14.3s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.6s-0.6 s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated | 184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb Calculated | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton Calculated | 231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated | 189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated | 714km444mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,258mm168in | 4,258mm168in | 4,258mm168in | 4,258mm168in |
| Width | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in |
| Height | 1,414mm56in | 1,414mm56in | 1,414mm56in | 1,414mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,533mm60in | 1,533mm60in | 1,533mm60in | 1,533mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,514mm60in | 1,514mm60in | 1,514mm60in | 1,514mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 250L | 250L | 250L | 250L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 55L | 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 (Stage 3) 315 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 248 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 5,300-6,200 rpm | 1,700-5,200 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp |
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0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.4 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 19.1 s | 22.5 s | 25.2 s | 32.1 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h 170 mph | 260 km/h 162 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.0 s | 6.2 s | 6.4 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s | 9.6 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.6 s | 12.0 s | 12.3 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.7 s | 14.3 s | 14.6 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 171 km/h 107 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 315 hp 235 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 273 hp 204 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 248 hp 185 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 210 hp 157 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp has 105 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 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp: 105 hp (78 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 252 km/h 157 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 235 km/h 146 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 GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 248 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 184 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | 714 km 444 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 315 hp 235 kW | 5.7 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 273 hp 204 kW | 6.2 s | 260 km/h 162 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 248 hp 185 kW | 6.6 s | 252 km/h 157 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 5.7 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.6 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | 184 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 315 hp 235 kW | 273 hp 204 kW | 248 hp 185 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 434 Nm 320 lb-ft | 378 Nm 279 lb-ft | 342 Nm 252 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.7 s | 6.2 s | 6.6 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 274 km/h 170 mph | 260 km/h 162 mph | 252 km/h 157 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | 1,480 kg 3,263 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | 714 km 444 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | 250 L 8.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 213 hp/t 159 kW/t 4.7 kg/hp | 184 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 167 hp/t 125 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 248 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp
- Has 42 hp more
- Has 56 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hp
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