The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) Golf Convertible R
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.27 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Convertible R
261 hp
138 hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Convertible R
417 mi
670 mi
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Convertible R
Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data