The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf GTI is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft