Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet (2011–2015)

The Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet was offered with 13 engine versions (9 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 105 to 265 hp, built 2011–2015.

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Production years2011–2015
Body styleConvertible
Doors4
Length167.2 in (4,246 mm) – 168.0 in (4,266 mm)
Width70.2 in (1,782 mm)
Height56.0 in (1,423 mm) – 55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Cargo volume8.8 cu ft (250 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.2 TSI (105 hp)2011–2015Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)11.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.2 TSI (105 hp)2011–2015Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)129 lb-ft (175 Nm)11.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (122 hp)2011–2015Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.5 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (122 hp) DSG2011–2015Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.5 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (160 hp)2011–2015Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.4 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 TSI (160 hp) DSG2011–2015Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.4 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (105 hp)2011–2015Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.1 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 TDI (105 hp)2011–2015Diesel105 hp (77 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.1 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp)2011–2015Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.9 s129 mph (207 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 TDI (140 hp) DSG2011–2015Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.9 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp)2012–2015Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s147 mph (237 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GTI 2.0 TSI (210 hp) DSG2012–2015Gasoline210 hp (154 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s146 mph (235 km/h)Front-wheel drive
R 2.0 TSI (265 hp) DSG2013–2015Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.4 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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