- Doors and Seats
2 doors, 4 seats
- Engine
1.4TSC, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
118kW, 240Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 6.6L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Manual
- Warranty
3 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
Reviewed: Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
Rationally speaking, the ''romance'' of wind-in-the-hair motoring is a bit overrated. Chop off a car's roof and expense and weight are usually added, while passenger space, boot capacity and body strength are compromised.
Maybe Volkswagen can strike a blow for drop-tops with its fourth-generation Golf Cabriolet, a car already judged Best Convertible in Drive's Car of the Year awards.
RATING: 4/5
HOW MUCH? From $36,990 plus on-road
and dealer costs (auto adds $2500)
ENGINE 1.4-litre turbo- and supercharged 4-cyl
POWER 118kW at 5800rpm
TORQUE 240Nm at 1500-4000rpm
TRANSMISSION 6-sp man or optional
7-sp dual-clutch auto; FWD
WEIGHT 1443 kilograms
FUEL USE AND EMISSIONS 6.6L/100km and 155g/km CO2
SAFETY Five airbags; stability control; five-star ANCAP crash rating
LIKES Well-weighted steering; confidence-inspiring handling; frugal engine; good noise suppression; strong value.
DISLIKES Limited rear visibility with roof in place; auto's low-speed jerkiness; firm ride
with standard sports suspension.
HOW MUCH? From $36,990 plus on-road
and dealer costs (auto adds $2500)
ENGINE 1.4-litre turbo- and supercharged 4-cyl
POWER 118kW at 5800rpm
TORQUE 240Nm at 1500-4000rpm
TRANSMISSION 6-sp man or optional
7-sp dual-clutch auto; FWD
WEIGHT 1443 kilograms
FUEL USE AND EMISSIONS 6.6L/100km and 155g/km CO2
SAFETY Five airbags; stability control; five-star ANCAP crash rating
LIKES Well-weighted steering; confidence-inspiring handling; frugal engine; good noise suppression; strong value.
DISLIKES Limited rear visibility with roof in place; auto's low-speed jerkiness; firm ride
with standard sports suspension.