The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 45,200

€ 25,400

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 R is 0.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.3
70.2
80.5
56
70.2
80.5
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
168
101.5
167.2
168 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.57 %

General
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data