The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 42,700
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI is 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
174.1 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
19.22 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
510 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data