The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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 DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.36 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CZD*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
20.34 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
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data