The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 31,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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
69.5
78.5
56
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
101.5
166.9
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
3406 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.13 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 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
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
24.68 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
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
670 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
981 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
