The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 27,700

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.72 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXX*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft