The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
758 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft