The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 29,500
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 29,500
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 is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
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
Golf Convertible GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
444 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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