The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 32,800
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 DSG (13 - 16)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.26 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 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
1032 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