The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 29,500
 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 S3 Cabriolet is 18.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..)
1793
1960
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1793 mm
Width
1782 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1388 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..)
2596
4431
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
2578
4246
4431 mm
Length
4246 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
1740 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
237 kg
13.62 %
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
DNUE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
296 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
5.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.88 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
542 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
482 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
370 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data