Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2015, 2016
Volkswagen had already introduced the seventh generation of the Golf in 2012. However, it still kept the open-top version of the sixth generation on the assembly line but enhanced it in 2015.
While all the European automakers had already introduced their Euro 6 versions or new models. Instead, Volkswagen cut costs and used the same bodywork from the Golf's sixth generation convertible, updated with new engines.
There were not any new signs on the car's exterior. It featured the same headlights as its predecessor, with integrated LEDs for daytime running lights. Volkswagen bragged about the car's ragtop as the best-insulated one on the market thanks to the triple layer system. The upper one was air-tight and didn't allow the wind to fill the fabric roof with air. In addition, the roof could have been raised or lowered at speeds of up to 30 kph (19 mph). When retracted, the car didn't sport any B-pillar or other visible roll-over protections.
With its cabin fit for four adults, the Golf Cabriolet was a darling for many customers. But, as usual in this segment, the front passengers were spoiled with plenty of room, while the rear bench didn't provide enough legroom for average-sized customers. That happened because the back seats were pushed forward to leave some room for the folded roof behind them.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a new range of refreshed engines ranging between a modest 125 PS (123 HP) and 270 PS (266 HP), the latter being for the R-version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TSI BlueMotion 6MT (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1197 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5000 RPM 106 HP @ 5000 RPM 105 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 201 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4123 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 6MT (150) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3128 lbs (1419 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4167 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 201 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3144 lbs (1426 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 1.4L TSI BlueMotion 7AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3190 lbs (1447 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 3500 RPM 110 HP @ 3500 RPM 109 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3316 lbs (1504 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128 mph (206 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 2.0L TDI BlueMotion 6MT (150) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 340 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |