The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft