Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 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

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,319 kg
    2,908 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,319kg2,908lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,850kg4,079lb
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
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
21.7 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has 35 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,319 kg
2,908 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 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 CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 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 VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 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
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,319 kg
2,908 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
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 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 35 hp more

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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