The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf GTI is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft