The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (11 - 13)
€ 27,800
€ 27,200
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
56
70.2
80.5
56.1
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
101.5
167.2
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
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
