The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.14 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data