The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (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 2.0 TDI S tronic (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 2.0 TDI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.49 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.71 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
534 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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