The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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