The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 36,500

€ 29,900

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
56
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
102.2
174.1
101.5
167.2
174.1 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.56 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.68 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data