The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
743 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data