The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
*CUU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
814 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
814 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data