The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 30,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Golf GTI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.58 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
