The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 37,100
€ 40,600
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 Cabriolet GTI is 16.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1414
1782
2044
1409
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1414 mm
Height
1409 mm
2578
4258
2595
4421
4258 mm
Length
4421 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.81 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
217 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
6.94 kg/bhp
9.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
526 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
