The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.3 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.4 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft