The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 17.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1793 mm
Width
1782 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1409 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4421 mm
Length
4246 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.33 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data