The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
€ 30,400
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

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 Cabriolet GTI is just 2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1414
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
1782
2044
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1414 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
2578
4258
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
4258 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1975 kg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.9 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
217 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
6.94 kg/bhp
11.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
526 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data