Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet
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R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)
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R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)
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R 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed297 km/h185 mph
- Most powerful397 hp296 kW
- Highest torque543 Nm400 lb-ft
- Lightest1,539 kg3,393 lb
- Best power-to-weight258 hp/t193 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.0 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range671 km417 mi
- Largest trunk250 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score43/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp |
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| Power | 397hp296kW+132 hp | 344hp257kW+79 hp | 313hp233kW+48 hp | 265hp198kW |
| Torque | 543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm | 473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm | 427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,539kg3,393lb | 1,539kg3,393lb | 1,539kg3,393lb | 1,539kg3,393lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 2,000kg4,409lb | 2,000kg4,409lb | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Top speed | 297 km/h 185 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 73.8s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph-16.6 s Calculated | 79.7s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph-10.7 s Calculated | 83.2s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.2 s Calculated | 90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s-1.4 s | 5.4s-1.0 s | 5.8s-0.6 s | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.2s-8.3 s Calculated | 17.7s-5.9 s Calculated | 19.7s-3.9 s Calculated | 23.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s-1.3 s Calculated | 5.2s-0.9 s Calculated | 5.5s-0.6 s Calculated | 6.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK | 11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s-1.5 s Calculated | 13.5s-1.0 s Calculated | 13.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 203hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated | 172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton Calculated | 307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton Calculated | 277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 671km417mi Calculated | 671km417mi Calculated | 671km417mi Calculated | 671km417mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,266mm168in | 4,266mm168in | 4,266mm168in | 4,266mm168in |
| Width | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in | 1,782mm70in |
| Height | 1,405mm55in | 1,405mm55in | 1,405mm55in | 1,405mm55in |
| 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 6,000 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp |
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0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.7 s | 5.2 s | 5.5 s | 6.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.2 s | 17.7 s | 19.7 s | 23.5 s |
| Top speed | 297 km/h 185 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.9 s | 9.1 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.4 s | 11.7 s | 12.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 13.5 s | 13.8 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 175 km/h 109 mph | 170 km/h 106 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 1,539 kg 3,393 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 297 km/h 185 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 258 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 203 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 671 km 417 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 671 km 417 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 671 km 417 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 671 km 417 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 397 hp 296 kW | 5.0 s | 297 km/h 185 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 344 hp 257 kW | 5.4 s | 283 km/h 176 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 313 hp 233 kW | 5.8 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 265 hp 198 kW | 6.4 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp |
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| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp |
| 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 5.4 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 6.4 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | 258 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | 203 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp | VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 397 hp 296 kW | 344 hp 257 kW | 313 hp 233 kW | 265 hp 198 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 543 Nm 400 lb-ft | 473 Nm 348 lb-ft | 427 Nm 315 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.4 s | 5.8 s | 6.4 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 297 km/h 185 mph | 283 km/h 176 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb | 1,539 kg 3,393 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km 28.7 mpg US 34.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 671 km 417 mi | 671 km 417 mi | 671 km 417 mi | 671 km 417 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 | 258 hp/t 193 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 203 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 172 hp/t 128 kW/t 5.8 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hp | Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK | 8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 14.35 LC100 km | 14.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi | 23.09 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal | 1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,153 LC/year | 2,153 LC/year | 2,153 LC/year | 2,153 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp
- Has 53 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 34 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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hp
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