The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 Convertible GTI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
166.9
167.6 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data