The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,800
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.75 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft