The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 37,100
€ 29,500
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.7
70.2
80.5
56.1
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
101.5
167.6
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 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
