The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 45,200
 VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Convertible is 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Convertible R.
Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible R
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
174.4 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible R
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.62 %
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
306 hp
261 hp
VW Golf Convertible R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf Convertible R

Performance

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
13.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Convertible
VW Golf Convertible R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
35 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
417 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
510 mi
417 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
127 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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