The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.63 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
8P
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data