The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 40,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 Convertible 1.2 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
55.5
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56 in
Height
55.5 in
101.5
167.2
102.2
174.1
167.2 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
12.33 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
30.02 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
579 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.2 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
