The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 25,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,500
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

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 GTI Performance (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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
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
3047 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

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
6-speed manual 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
13.42 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
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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