The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.34 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft