The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 31,600
€ 36,800
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
56
70.2
80.5
55.5
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
101.5
167.2
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 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.2 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
18.33 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
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
