The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 32,200

€ 32,500

€ 32,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
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
*DSR*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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