The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 27,700
€ 19,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.56 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
