The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,700

€ 23,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.8 T
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft