The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 33,200
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
777 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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