The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 25,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible R
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible R
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.1 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible R
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CBZB
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
30.42 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
600 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
108 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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