The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 35,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 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
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data