The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT and the Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 167.2 inches long, 70.2 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
167.2 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.78 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data