The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI Performance is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.29 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
727 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft