The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 28,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
168 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.63 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
123 hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
44 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
645 mi
Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data