The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data