The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 25,000
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.2 TSI is just 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
1782
2044
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1423 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
2578
4246
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4246 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.6 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

163 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
13.62 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
579 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data