The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
174.1 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 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

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data