The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
€ 35,100
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

The dimensions of the Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) and the Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16) are absolutely identical. Both are 167.6 inches long, 70.2 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 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
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
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 (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
207 hp
217 hp
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
16.56 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
31 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
444 mi
526 mi
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
Golf Convertible GTI (15 - 16)
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data