The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 31,700

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.11 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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