The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
153 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf GTI
29 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
15.6 lb
37 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
428 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft