Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Volkswagen didn't have too much success with its convertible cars. It was a brand built on the "form follows function" and the form was rarely sexy. But it did had some interesting models, such as the 2013 Golf R Cabriolet.
The sixth generation of the Volkswagen Golf had the R-version with a lot of power, all-wheel-drive, and great handling. Considering its success, the VW management decided to throw in a soft-top version, named Golf R Cabriolet.
There were some features of the Golf R Cabriolet to distinguish it from the Golf GTI Cabriolet. Apart from the badges, there were different wheels, different grille, and chromed tailpipes.
Inside the cabin, the Golf R Cabriolet featured bucket-seats upfront and a DSG gearbox. The adaptive dampers were a standard-fit. Due to that, the car could behave like a normal, comfortable, convertible, or like a sporty one. But the car wasn't quick only on the tarmac. It was fast in opening and closing its canvas roof with times of 9 seconds and 11 seconds, respectively.
The problem with the Golf R Cabriolet was that it was 60 hp more powerful than a Golf GTI Cabriolet and it was more expensive than the Golf R hatchback. But while the Golf R was all-wheel-drive, its open-top version was only FWD. But it was fast enough for its class, with a 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) sprint in 6.4 seconds. The big brakes kit consisted of a pair of 345 mm (13.5") discs upfront and 310 mm (12.2") discs in the rear.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6AT (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6000 RPM 265 HP @ 6000 RPM 261 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.4 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: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168 in (4267 mm) |
Width: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3558 lbs (1614 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |