The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 37,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 45,000
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 16.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1793 mm
Width
1782 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1409 mm
Height
1414 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
2595
4423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4258
4423 mm
Length
4258 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.88 %
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Performance

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

 REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
9.23 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
670 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data