The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 29,700
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
167.2 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.59 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.3 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data