The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.31 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 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 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
600 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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