The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 BMT is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 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 BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 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 BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.18 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data