The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,900
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.14 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft