The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI 3-door
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI Edition
€ 29,600
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

The Golf GTI 3-door is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Edition.
Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI 3-door
217 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf GTI 3-door
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Edition

Performance

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
153 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Edition

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI 3-door
13.72 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Golf GTI Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf GTI 3-door
37 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI Edition
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
422 mi
Golf GTI 3-door
485 mi
422 mi
Golf GTI Edition
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI 3-door
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Golf GTI Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI 3-door
Golf GTI Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft