The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 37,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3210 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.14 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
22.86 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
723 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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