The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 25,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.49 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
