The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 37,100
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf Convertible GTI
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) Audi S3 Convertible
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 Convertible GTI is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi S3 Convertible.
VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
55.7
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
70.2
80.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
101.5
167.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
167.6 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Convertible GTI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
217 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible GTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Convertible

Performance

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible GTI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Convertible

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15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible GTI
15.29 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
Audi S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Convertible GTI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3 Convertible
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Convertible GTI
526 mi
482 mi
Audi S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Convertible GTI
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible GTI
Audi S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data