The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 32,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
62 mpg
city
22 mpg
78 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
971 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
