The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

€ 30,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,600
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 Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
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 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
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 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data