The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.04 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
759 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data