The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 27,800
 VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
70.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
54.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
174.4 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3261 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
14.99 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
296 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
482 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data