The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 20,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.07 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
