The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 35,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
16.56 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
444 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 40 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data