The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 27,300
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
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 1.8 TFSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
31.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.76 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
712 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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