The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,700
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

The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion and the Golf GTI Performance are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.17 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
15.6 lb
city
29 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft