The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 34,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Convertible R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
70.2 in
Width
70.6 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
101.5
168
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
168 in
Length
174.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.79 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data