The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 32,500
€ 25,600
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 0.4 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
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
AU
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 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
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.77 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
57 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
