The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 Performance is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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 Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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