The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.47 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft