The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 29,500
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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is just 0.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1424 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4238 mm
Length
4246 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1456 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.93 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.49 kg/bhp
12.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data