The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 38,000
€ 27,300
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.88 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
