The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 30,500
€ 19,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.8 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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













