The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
174.1 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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