The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 32,500
€ 25,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
56
70.2
80.5
56.1
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
101.5
167.2
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 1.6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.88 %
General
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
30.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
