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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.

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

315 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

273 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

248 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    274 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    315 hp
    235 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,458 kg
    3,214 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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
1,458kg3,214lb
1,458kg3,214lb
1,458kg3,214lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
+37 km/h
260 km/h
162 mph
+23 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+15 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-13.2 s
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-4.6 s
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 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
19.0s-12.4 s
Calculated
22.5s-9.0 s
Calculated
25.1s-6.3 s
Calculated
31.4s
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
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg 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
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg 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
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
Calculated
724km450mi
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 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 248 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
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
19.0 s
22.5 s
25.1 s
31.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
237 km/h
147 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
172 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

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

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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

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 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
237 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 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 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 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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
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

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 (Stage 3)315 hp
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp
Power
273 hp
204 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp
Power
248 hp
185 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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

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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)315 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)273 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)248 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI210 hp
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
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
724 km
450 mi
724 km
450 mi
724 km
450 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
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 315 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 273 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 248 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI 210 hp
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 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 29 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

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