The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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