The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 35,100
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod is 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible GTI.
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.7
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.5 in
Height
55.7 in
102.2
174.1
101.5
167.6
174.1 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
General
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
DPCA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
21.9 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
598 mi
444 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
98.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
VW Golf Convertible GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
