The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 32,500

€ 21,500

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.81 %

General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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