The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
€ 34,600
€ 27,600
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
56.1
69.5
78.5
56
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
101.5
166.9
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 1.4 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.71 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
534 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
