The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,600
€ 23,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.15 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
