The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 29,900
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible 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
54.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
167.2 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3190 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
15.39 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.55 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data