The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

€ 28,600
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1423
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1423 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4246 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.8 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
11.59 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
474 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data