The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.97 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft