The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 32,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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
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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
