The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 GTI is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft