The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 22,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
78 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
65.8 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
65.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 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
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft