The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 29,900
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.34 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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