The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 32,800
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.92 %
General
Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 1.6
127 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
