The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
€ 38,000

€ 27,800

€ 38,000
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 1.5 TFSI cod is 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data