The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

€ 31,600
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (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 DSG (11 - 15)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (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 2.0 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
46 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
670 mi
462 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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