The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 23,900
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

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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft