The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 18,100
€ 31,600
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
10.07 %
General
Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
