The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 29,500

€ 29,700
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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1423
1782
2044
1424
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1423 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4246
2578
4238
4246 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.38 %

General
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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11.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
11.02 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data