The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

€ 26,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
167.2 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data