The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 35,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.7
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.7 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.73 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CBZB
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
