The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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