The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.63 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.68 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data