The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 29,500

€ 27,600
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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.06 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
961 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data