The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 32,600

€ 29,600

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.8
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.9
167.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.89 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft