The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 45,200
€ 29,000
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 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
VW Golf Convertible R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible R
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 TDI
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
CAYC
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
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 TDI
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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
