The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 45,200
€ 29,000
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf Cabriolet R is 2.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1405
1782
2044
1424
1765
1995
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1405 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4266
2578
4238
4266 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
6.75 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
54 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
417 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
