The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.04 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft