The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible R
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible R
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.65 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
261 hp
Golf Convertible R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible R

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Convertible R
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
417 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
417 mi
Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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