The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 20,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.6
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.71 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
153 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf GTI
422 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
