The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 39,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.25 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 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

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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
31.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
697 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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