The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 6.9 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
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3261 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
27.18 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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