The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 37,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
70.2
80.5
55.5
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
101.5
167.2
102.2
174.1
167.2 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.92 %

General
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-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
*CFH*
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
22.86 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
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
968 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data