Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

2015 – 2016 Convertible Germany

The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio had a short production run, from 2015 to 2016. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 106 to 150 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.2 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (2011 – 2015), peak power fell from 160 to 150 hp, and minimum weight went down by 21 kg. The same generation also came as hatchback and estate.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2015 – 2016

Variants8

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

5 Doors · Hatchback 2012 – 2017

3 Doors · Hatchback 2012 – 2017

Variant · Estate / wagon 2013 – 2017

Key specifications (range)

Power106 – 150 hp

0–100 km/h8.8 – 11.7 s

Top speed187 – 208 km/h

Fuel economy4.2 – 5.4 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (105 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	106 hp	11.5 s	187	6-speed manual
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.7 s	188	5-speed manual
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (125 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	9.9 s	196	6-speed manual
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (125 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	9.9 s	196	7-speed automatic (DSG)
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.8 s	208	6-speed manual
1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT FWD (150 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.8 s	208	7-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.2 s	206	6-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT FWD (150) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	9.2 s	208	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 78 KW @ 5000 RPM106 HP @ 5000 RPM105 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 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: 3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 117 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 3500 RPM110 HP @ 3500 RPM109 BHP @ 3500 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-3000 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): 11.7 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: 3316 lbs (1504 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 109 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1400-4000 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): 9.9 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: 3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 124 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1400-4000 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): 9.9 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: 3144 lbs (1426 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4189 lbs (1900 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 121 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 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: 3128 lbs (1419 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4167 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 125 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 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: 3190 lbs (1447 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4211 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 120 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-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: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4387 lbs (1990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 122 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM340 Nm @ 1750-3000 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): 9.2 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: 3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4343 lbs (1970 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 110 g/km

Length4,247 mm

Width1,783 mm

Height1,422 mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Curb weight1,395 – 1,525 kg

Torque175 – 340 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.