The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,400
€ 28,400
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.4
168
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
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf GTI
227 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
706 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
