The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI Edition
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI and the Golf GTI Edition are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI Edition
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Edition

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
148 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Edition

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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI Edition
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI Edition
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft