The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 45,200
€ 40,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
55.3
70.2
80.5
55.5
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
101.5
168
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 1.8 TFSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
1K
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
20 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
36 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
