The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI and the Golf GTI Performance are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.3 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
152 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft