The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 27,700

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.9 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft