The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.57 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft