The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
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
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.94 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
444 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data