The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 33,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.64 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
