The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,300
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,300
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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is just 0.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1424 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
2578
4238
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4246
4238 mm
Length
4246 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1447 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.42 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.68 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
510 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
463 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data