The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 29,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.45 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
