The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 33,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %
General
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Convertible GTI
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
450 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
144 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
