The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13)
€ 45,200
€ 29,500
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Convertible R is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.3
70.2
80.5
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
168
101.5
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
General
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
