The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 25,400
 VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 S3 Convertible is 7.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
54.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
174.4 in
Length
167.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.69 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
670 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data