The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 27,700
 VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.23 %
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
8V
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.82 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
31.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data