The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
168 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
104 hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
49 mpg
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
712 mi
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data