The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
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 35 TFSI cod
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.91 %
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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 35 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
555 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi A3 Convertible 35 TFSI cod
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