The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft