The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
€ 39,600
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 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 quattro (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.33 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 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
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
697 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data