The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 29,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
