The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,300
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

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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
18.64 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
657 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
536 mi
657 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data