The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI (12 - 15)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Cabriolet
€ 33,200
 VW Golf Cabriolet GTI (12 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 17.3 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI (12 - 15)
1782
2044
1793 mm
Width
1782 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1388 mm
Height
1414 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
2596
4431
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI (12 - 15)
2578
4258
4431 mm
Length
4258 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1533 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
177 kg
10.35 %
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
280 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Performance

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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).
144 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Cabriolet
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data