The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.9 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft