The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 33,900
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

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 Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
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 Performance (17 - 18)
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 Performance
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.27 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

 REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
478 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft