The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.63 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft