The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.54 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data