The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 6.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
174.1 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
8V
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.33 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data