The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 35,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is 17.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1423
1782
2044
1409
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1423 mm
Height
1409 mm
2578
4246
2595
4421
4246 mm
Length
4421 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.28 %

General
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
13.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
320 L





No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data