The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 18,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.4
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 1.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.31 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
79 hp
Golf 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
153 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
534 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
534 mi
Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
