The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 32,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.45 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
