The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600

ⓘ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 Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT is 17.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller 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
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1423 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4246
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4246 mm
Length
4421 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1447 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.4 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
9.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
9.78 kg/bhp
9.07 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
54 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 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
463 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data