The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
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 Performance is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Performance 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 Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.91 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
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
485 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
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