The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 35,900

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.83 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
AU
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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