The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (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 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.9 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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