The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
633 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
633 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data