The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 37,100
€ 49,400
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘ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 17.2 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi S3 Cabriolet.
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1414
1782
2044
1390
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1414 mm
Height
1390 mm
2578
4258
2600
4430
4258 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.21 %
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
*CUL*
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
217 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
350 NM
380 NM
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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6.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
6.94 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3 Cabriolet
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
526 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Cabriolet
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Audi S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
