The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.36 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
49 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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