The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.99 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft