The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.16 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft