The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,200
€ 51,900
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 GTI is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
55.7
70.2
80.5
54.6
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
54.6 in
101.5
167.6
102.2
174.4
167.6 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.35 %
General
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible
Performance
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Convertible
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.33 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
450 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
144 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
