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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

VOLKSWAGEN Golf VI R Cabrio 2013-2017 21 Photos
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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.

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VOLKSWAGEN Golf VI R Cabrio 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0L TSI 6AT (265 HP)

VOLKSWAGEN Golf VI R Cabrio
2.0L TSI 6AT (265 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6AT (265 HP)
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
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic (DSG)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40 R 18
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3558 lbs (1614 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4409 lbs (2000 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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