The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 33,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.97 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
