The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance 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 BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance 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 BMT
Golf GTI Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.43 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
1K
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft