Which is the best convertible to go for - a Golf or Audi A3?
My wife has driven a Golf Convertible for years. The time has come to change it. I want a petrol car with a bit of poke. Which is the best to go for - a Golf or Audi A3?
Asked on 29 January 2019 by Paul
Answered by
Honest John
The Golf is actually based on the Mk IV Golf so has old bones. Avoid the DSG/ S tronic with engines below 2.0 litres. A 1.4 TSI might be chain cam (up to around 2014) otherwise, belt cam. The Audi got a facelift and a bigger boot in 2014 - it's probably best with the 1.4 TSI 150 belt cam engine and manual transmission.
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