The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 37,700
€ 25,000
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
55.5
70.6
77.2
56
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
102.2
174.1
101.5
167.2
174.1 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.74 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
30.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
723 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
