The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,700
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
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 BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
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 BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.05 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
117 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
31.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
31.82 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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