The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 45,200

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible R.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
56.1
69.5
78.5
55.3
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.96 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
VW Golf Convertible R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
851 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data