The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
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 (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)
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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.22 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data