The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.46 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft