The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 33,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.1 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
