The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 21,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.77 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
