The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft