The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 29,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI 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 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
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 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 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 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data