The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 36,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 29,700
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.68 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.6 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
586 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
100.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data