The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible GTI
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 (15 - 16)
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 (15 - 16)
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
158 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible GTI
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
542 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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