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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 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

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)

397 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)

344 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)

313 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    297 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,539 kg
    3,393 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp
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
+37 km/h
283 km/h
176 mph
+23 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
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 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
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

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

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 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 3)397 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 2)344 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI (Stage 1)313 hpVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI265 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
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

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 R 2.0 TSI (Stage 3) 397 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 2) 344 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI (Stage 1) 313 hpVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI 265 hp
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year2,153 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

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