The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,000
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.69 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
20.34 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
743 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data