The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 38,500

€ 32,500

€ 38,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod is 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
55.5
70.6
77.2
56
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
102.2
174.1
101.5
167.2
174.1 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
743 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
598 mi
743 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data