The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 33,400
€ 24,600
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
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
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
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
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.88 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
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
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
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
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
