The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.79 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft