The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4199 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.36 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
227 bhp
Golf GTI Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L