The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 31,700

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 SCR is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.6
103.4
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.41 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
AU
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 SCR
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.04 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft