The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft