The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 38,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TFSI cod
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.91 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data