The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 36,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 cod ultra is 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.6
77.2
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 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
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
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 cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21.9 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
621 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
94.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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