The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI € 45,000
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 Cabriolet GTI is 16.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1414 mm
Height
1409 mm
4258 mm
Length
4423 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.89 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data