The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 33,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 6.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.7
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
102.2
174.1
101.5
167.6
174.1 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3380 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.37 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
8V
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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25.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
25.46 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
144 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
