The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.4 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
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
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
972 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data