The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 36,800

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56
70.2
80.5
55.5
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
101.5
167.2
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 1.8 TFSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
20.97 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
542 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.4 TSI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data