The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 17,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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 1.4 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.63 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

 REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft