Lexus CT (2011 – 2014) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 182 km/h. The Lexus CT uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,416 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Lexus CT is 74 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio.
| Specification |
Lexus
CT
2011 – 2014
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2014 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 99 – 136 hp | 105 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 175 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 s | 8.4 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 182 km/h | 188 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.8 – 4.1 L/100 km | 4.4 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,247 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 1,440 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,440 kg | 1,416 – 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.