The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 45,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
56
70.2
80.5
55.3
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.28 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible R
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30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
