The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,100
€ 51,900
€ 35,100
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 Cabriolet GTI is 17.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.6 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1414
1782
2044
1388
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1414 mm
Height
1388 mm
2578
4258
2596
4431
4258 mm
Length
4431 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.06 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
207 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
280 NM
400 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
7.51 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
444 mi
510 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
