The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 29,500
€ 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 Convertible 1.2 TSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.59 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 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).
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 Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
