The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI (13 - 16) is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI (09 - 12).
Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Golf GTI (09 - 12)
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI (13 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI (09 - 12)

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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