The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf Cabriolet GTI is just 2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
1782
2044
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1414 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
2578
4258
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)
2578
4238
4258 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.32 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 13)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
197 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
280 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
7.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
462 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data