The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,500

€ 22,700

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.77 %

General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft