The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 33,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.28 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
