The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf Convertible GTI is 6.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
102.2
174.1
167.6 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
536 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data