The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,900
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

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 Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 Performance
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.42 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
273 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
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 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
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft