The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,400
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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.16 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft