The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.46 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft