The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)

€ 30,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,200
 VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 30,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (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 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
167.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.83 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
207 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
450 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
144 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data