The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft