The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer and 0.9 cm lower.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4255
4268 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.54 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
154 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
88 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
74 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L