The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 28,100
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

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 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.96 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
30.7 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data