The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 37,100
 VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 32,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
69.5
78.5
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
166.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
25.08 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
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
670 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Convertible 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 Convertible 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 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
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data