Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 VII (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,401 kg
    3,089 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,401kg3,089lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
343L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
5
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 VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
775 km
481 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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 VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
775 km
481 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 93 L more trunk volume

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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