The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.87 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft