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Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

2011 – 2015 Convertible Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf Cabrio from 2011 to 2015. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 105 to 160 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.4 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1998 – 2002), peak power rose from 116 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 286 kg. The same generation also came as hatchback and estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (105 HP)
1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 105 hp 11.7 s 188 6-speed manual
1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (105 HP)
1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 105 hp 11.7 s 188 6-speed manual
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 105 hp 12.1 s 188 5-speed manual
1.6L TDI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (105 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 105 hp 12.1 s 188 5-speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 122 hp 10.5 s 196 6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (122 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 122 hp 10.5 s 196 7-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (140 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 140 hp 9.9 s 204 6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (140 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 140 hp 9.9 s 208 6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 160 hp 8.4 s 216 6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (160 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 160 hp 8.4 s 216 7-speed automatic (DSG)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM103 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 1550-4100 RPM175 Nm @ 1550-4100 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3122 lbs (1416 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Highway
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM103 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 1550 RPM175 Nm @ 1550 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3133 lbs (1421 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM103 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged common rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3303 lbs (1498 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4233 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5000 RPM105 HP @ 5000 RPM103 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged common rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3309 lbs (1501 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4232.9 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged-Supercharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3210 lbs (1456 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4167 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway
44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3261 lbs (1479 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4233 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged common rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R 16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3406 lbs (1545 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
103 KW @ 4200 RPM140 HP @ 4200 RPM138 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R 16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3353 lbs (1521 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5800 RPM160 HP @ 5800 RPM158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM240 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3272 lbs (1484 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4233 lbs (1920 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5800 RPM160 HP @ 5800 RPM158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM240 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
167.2 in (4247 mm)
Width
70.2 in (1783 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3314 lbs (1503 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4277 lbs (1940 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km
Length4,247 mm
Width1,783 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb weight1,416 – 1,545 kg
Torque175 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.