The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.59 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

430 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

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.08 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
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
712 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 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
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data