The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Cabriolet R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 45,200
€ 36,800
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Cabriolet R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1405
1782
2044
1409
1793
1960
1782 mm
Width
1793 mm
2044 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1405 mm
Height
1409 mm
2578
4266
2595
4421
4266 mm
Length
4421 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1614 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.3 %
General
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet R
261 bhp
178 bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Cabriolet R
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet R
6.18 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet R
34 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
417 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet R
417 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Cabriolet 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet R
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Cabriolet R
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
386 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
250 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
