The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 35,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 Performance
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 Performance
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.05 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
