The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 34,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (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
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
167.2 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.54 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data