The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,200
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 GTI is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
167.6 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.62 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
45 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
657 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
144 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data