The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,000

€ 37,100

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
56
70.2
80.5
55.7
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
167.6
167.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.73 %

General
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.14 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data