The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus CT 200h Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 32,500

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus CT 200h is 2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
56.7
69.5
79.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
170.1
103.4
168
170.1 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %

General
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
A10
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Lexus CT 200h
134 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus CT 200h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus CT 200h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Lexus CT 200h
24.43 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus CT 200h
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
57 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
493 mi
Lexus CT 200h
682 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus CT 200h
77.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






27.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft