The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 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 DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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