The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 27,700
€ 23,700
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
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.73 %
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
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
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 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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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 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
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
