The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,100
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,600
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 is 7 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
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
28.04 lb/hp
25.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
645 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data