The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 25,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.1
69.5
78.5
56
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.49 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
