The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 33,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.5 eTSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
