The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft