The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI (09 - 12) 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 (13 - 16).
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
207 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI (13 - 16)

Performance

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI (09 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI (13 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
14.84 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI (13 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
32 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
468 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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 (09 - 12)
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft