The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.76 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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