The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 25,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
56
70.2
80.5
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
167.2
101.5
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.77 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
