The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.81 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
217 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft