The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,400
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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
3406 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 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
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

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24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.82 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
18.82 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
53 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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