The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 32,100
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.73 %
General
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Convertible R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
417 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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
