The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,500
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
56
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible 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
54.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
167.2 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.04 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
22.72 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data