The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 35,900

€ 27,000
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
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
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.55 %

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
7-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
*CZE*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
12.89 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
53 mpg
highway
45 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 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).
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 Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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