The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 29,700
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.76 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data