The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.63 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft