The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) Golf GTI Edition
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI DSG
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf GTI Edition and the Golf GTI DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf GTI Edition
232 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI DSG
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Edition
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI DSG

Performance

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
153 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Edition

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI DSG

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI Edition
13.31 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
Golf GTI DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf GTI Edition
29 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI DSG
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
462 mi
Golf GTI Edition
422 mi
462 mi
Golf GTI DSG
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).
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI Edition
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Edition
Golf GTI DSG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft