The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
€ 31,600
€ 25,500
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
56
70.2
80.5
56.1
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
101.5
167.2
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 1.2 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.13 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
