The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 45,200
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15) VW Golf Convertible R
€ 39,600
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
70.2
80.5
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (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 2.0 TDI S tronic (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 2.0 TDI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Convertible R DSG (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.65 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 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 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
261 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Convertible R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Convertible R
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Convertible R

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Convertible R
13.63 lb/hp
23.16 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
50 mpg
VW Golf Convertible R
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
417 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf Convertible R
417 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Convertible R
155.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 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
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data