The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 30,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.94 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
