The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 Convertible 2.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.16 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data