The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

€ 25,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.43 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 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