The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 36,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
3210 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.66 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
26.75 lb/hp
17.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
462 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
