The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) Golf GTI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI DSG
€ 31,300
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 Golf GTI 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 DSG.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI DSG
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI DSG

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI DSG

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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI DSG
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI DSG
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI DSG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI DSG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft