The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.22 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
24.68 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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