The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
€ 30,500

€ 29,600

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTI and the Golf GTI 3-door are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
AU
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
Golf GTI 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI 3-door
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI 3-door
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
153 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI 3-door
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
Golf GTI 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI 3-door
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI 3-door
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf GTI 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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